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(2) Methods: This study is a secondary data analysis of data collected in an annually performed cross-sectional study called \u201cNursing Quality Measurement 2.0\u201d. A standardized and tested questionnaire was used to collect data. (3) Results: In total, 1236 nursing home patients took part, and 16.7% of them were obese. The multivariate logistic regression analysis results show that urinary incontinence is significantly associated with the presence of obesity (OR 2.111). The other care problems of pressure injuries, fecal and double incontinence, physical restraints, falls, and pain were not associated with obesity. (4) Conclusions: The results indicate that, in the nursing home setting, healthcare staff should pay special attention to the patients\u2019 nutritional status and help patients to maintain a healthy weight and prevent a loss of muscle mass and function. 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