Objective: This study aimed to examine the effects of physical and emotional well-being on the quality of life for elderly individuals living in nursing homes.

Materials and Methods: The study was conducted using a descriptive and correlational design. The population consisted of 104 individuals residing in a nursing home in a province of Türkiye. Data were collected using the Demographic Information Form and the Quality of Life Scale in Older People, and analyzed using SPSS version 23 statistical software.

Results: Among the participants, 26.0% were aged 65–69, 51.9% were male, 81.7% were residing in the nursing home for 0–5 years, 32.7% reported feeling lonely or without family, 64.4% were staying in the nursing home voluntarily, and 51.0% had occasional visitors. Additionally, quality-of-life scores were significantly higher among those who did not experience bodily pain/sensitivity (20.96±6.88) and those who did not feel lonely (20.21±7.90).

Conclusion: The findings indicate that the quality of life for elderly individuals in nursing homes is significantly influenced by physical discomfort (pain) and emotional factors (loneliness). Enhancing physical comfort and strengthening emotional support may improve life satisfaction and overall well-being in institutional care settings.