Home Health Care News August 30, 2024
In home care, turnover tends to beget more turnover. If providers don’t nip the issue in the bud, they will open themselves up to a larger problem.
Home care agencies report average turnover rates of 76%, which challenges their ability to deliver high-quality services. High employee turnover also means high financial costs. On average, caregiver turnover costs agencies $171,600 annually, a report from Activated Insights showed.
Turnover results in extra hours for the remaining staff caring for clients, often leading to burnout. This also negatively impacts clients, as they don’t always receive the necessary attention due to the limited number of staff.
“These agencies are competing in a broad economy, and there are numerous job opportunities available for workers across...
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