June 20, 2005--

Oakland, NJ, June 20--The national average salary of Director of Therapy/Rehabilitation in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) increased 5.29% in 2005 to $70,602, according to the eighth annual AAHSA Continuing Care Retirement Community Salary and Benefits Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS).  Director of Therapy/Rehabilitation salaries increased 4.12% in 2004 and 3.61% in 2003. The Report is published in cooperation with the American Association for Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA).

 The national average hourly rate for Physical Therapists increased 7.17% in 2005 to $30.34, compared with 0.14% in 2004, and 3.74% in 2003.     

CCRC’s reported a 24.33% average position vacancy rate last year for the Therapy Department.  The length of time reported to fill a Therapy position was reported as 48.84 days.  

355 CCRCs participated in the study and provided compensation data on 57,180+ employees nationwide.  The Report covers 42 management and 41 nonmanagement positions.  Data are reported according to revenue size, total unit size, geographic region and state.  Also covered are 21 fringe benefits, turnover rates by department, and projected salary increases for 2005 to 2006.  Data are effective as of May 2005. 

The complete 300-page Report is available for $295.  To order call HCS at (201) 405-0075 or write to PO Box 376, Oakland, NJ 07436, or visit our web site at www.hhcsinc.com.  A separate Report covering nursing homes will be available in July.