Skilled Nursing News August 28, 2024
Nursing homes posted job growth and wage increases, reflecting broader trends in the health care sector.
That’s according to the latest Altarum Health Sector Economic Indicators (HSEI) briefs for August 2024.
Nursing and residential care facilities added 9,200 jobs in July 2024. Much of the job growth was fueled by a strong increase in jobs at nursing homes, which saw 6,800 new positions. This growth is particularly impressive, representing a 44.9% increase over the 12-month average of 4,700 jobs. The surge highlights the growing demand for nursing staff.
In contrast, residential care facilities experienced more modest job growth, adding only 2,400 positions. This figure is significantly below the 12-month average of 6,000 jobs.
Nationally, health care jobs accounted for nearly...
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