Leah - I basically earn my worldly keep performing at nursing homes, retirement facilities, etc. That given, I can assure you that you can go in with a karaoke/track program and you will be accepted just fine.

I believe there is a preference for "real" music on the part of most residents, but, on the other hand, the holding corporations are not going to put out funds to bring in a "big band" for the folks to dance to (there are exceptions, to be sure)so the closest thing they may get to Jo Stafford w/ Billy May and the Orchestra is you singing on some afternoon with Billy May tracks blowing behind you.

Good luck with it. Cheers,...............................mwh