Key Takeaways
- In 2023, the average annual revenue per nursing home bed in the US long-term care industry reached $62,500, reflecting a 5.2% increase from 2022 driven by Medicare reimbursement adjustments
- US nursing home industry total expenditures hit $193 billion in 2022, with 42% funded by Medicaid and 25% by Medicare
- The median profit margin for for-profit nursing homes was 2.8% in 2022, compared to -1.1% for non-profits, amid rising labor costs
- The US nursing home market size was valued at $200 billion in 2023, projected to grow at 4.5% CAGR to $320 billion by 2030
- Number of nursing home beds is expected to decline 5% by 2030 to 1.6 million due to assisted living shift
- Skilled nursing facility (SNF) occupancy projected to reach 88% by 2028 from 79% in 2023
- 15,700 nursing homes were certified by Medicare/Medicaid in 2023, with 82% compliant on initial surveys
- 1,200 nursing homes received deficiency citations for immediate jeopardy in 2023, 8% of total facilities
- Average number of health deficiencies per nursing home was 8.2 in 2023 surveys, down from 9.1 in 2022
- The average age of nursing home residents was 82.5 years in 2023, with 65% female and 35% male
- 48% of nursing home residents had dementia or Alzheimer's in 2023, requiring specialized care units in 70% facilities
- Pressure ulcer prevalence was 7.2% among long-stay residents in Q4 2023, down 1.5% YoY with better protocols
- The RN staffing hours per resident day (HPRD) in US nursing homes averaged 0.42 in Q1 2023, up 5% from 2022 but below the 0.55 federal recommendation
- Total nurse staffing HPRD reached 3.85 across all US nursing homes in 2023, with aides at 2.37, RNs at 0.42, and LPNs at 1.06
- Nursing home turnover rate for CNAs was 102% annualized in 2023, compared to 78% for RNs and 62% for LPNs
Nursing homes saw rising costs, tighter staffing, varied reimbursements, and modernization.
Financial Metrics
Financial Metrics Interpretation
Industry Trends and Projections
Industry Trends and Projections Interpretation
Regulatory Compliance
Regulatory Compliance Interpretation
Resident Health and Outcomes
Resident Health and Outcomes Interpretation
Staffing and Operations
Staffing and Operations Interpretation
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