2025 HCS Behavioral Health Study Results Available
The 9th annual Behavioral Health Salary & Benefits Report, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), is now available. A comparison of the 2024 and 2025 Reports showed national hourly rates for Mental Health Workers/Psychiatric Aides increased 5.05%. The national hourly rate in 2025 was $23.32 compared to $22.20 in 2024.
New Study Shows 3.52% Salary Increase for LTC Corporate Execs in 2024
The 2024-2025 Multi-Facility Corporate Compensation Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), reported a salary increase of 3.52% in 2024 for long-term care (LTC) corporate executives. This represents a small decrease from the 3.69% salary increase reported the year before.
Hourly Rate Increases for ALF CNAs/RAs Continue to Decline in 2024
Hourly rates for Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) in Assisted Living Communities increased by a modest 3.03% in 2024, according to the 27th annual Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Report. The Report, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), is supported by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL).
Hospice Aides Receive 5.12% Hourly Increase in 2024
The national average hourly rate for Hospice Aides/Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) in hospice agencies increased 5.12% in 2024, according to the 2024-2025 Hospice Salary & Benefits Report. The Report is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS). The rate increase represents the trend data percent increase from participants who submitted data for both the prior/current years’ study.
Home Health Directors of Clinical Services Receive 4.40% Pay Increase in 2024
The national annual salary for Director of Clinical Services (DCS) in home health agencies increased 4.40% in 2024, according to the 2024-2025 Home Care Salary & Benefits Report, just released by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS). The salary increase represents the trend data percent increase from participants who submitted data for both the prior/current years’ study.
Director of Nursing (DON) Salaries Increase 3.75% in 2024
Director of Nursing (DON) salaries saw a 3.75% increase in 2024, according to the 2024-2025 Nursing Home Salary & Benefits Report. The national study is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), in cooperation with LeadingAge and supported by AHCA. The percent increase is based on trend data from participants that submitted data for both the current and previous year’s studies.