Directors of Nursing (DONs) in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) and Life Plan Communities received a 4.07% salary increase in 2025, according to the newly released 2025-2026 CCRC Salary & Benefits Report. The national Report is published annually by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with LeadingAge.

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This year marks the 28^th annual year of publication of the Report. 528 CCRCs participated and provided compensation data on more than 90,170 employees, covering 47 management and 55 nonmanagement positions. 80.11% of study participants were not-for-profit facilities; 63.12% of not-for-profit respondents were religiously affiliated. The effective date of study data is March 1, 2025. Findings are reported according to revenue size, total unit size, region, state, and CBSA. The Report also includes 19 fringe benefits, turnover rates by department, shift differentials, and projected salary increases by department for 2025 to 2026.

The CCRC Report is available for $400. To order, visit the HCS website at www.hhcsinc.com or call (201) 405-0075.