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CCRC RN Hourly Pay Increased 5.75% in 2023

Oakland, NJ, July 2023—The national average hourly rate for RNs in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) increased 5.75% in 2023, according to the 2023-2024 CCRC Salary & Benefits Report. The national study is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with LeadingAge. While RN rates still increased significantly, the 2023 increase reflects a decline from the 2022 RN hourly rate increase of 7.70%.
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New Nursing Home Report Shows Signs of Stabilizing Workforce Issues

Oakland, NJ, July 2023 – For the second year in a row, nursing home caregivers (RNs, LPNs, and CNAs) received considerable hourly rate increases, ranging from 7.04% to 9.66%, according to the recently released 2023-2024 HCS Nursing Home Salary & Benefits Report. The national study is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with LeadingAgeand supported by AHCA.
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2023 HCS Behavioral Health Study

Oakland, NJ, June 2023 – The 7th annual Behavioral Health Salary & Benefits Report, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), is now available. A comparison of the 2022 and 2023 Reports showed the national hourly rate for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) increased 14.00%.
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Hourly Pay Increases 9.22% for ALF Resident Assistants in 2022

January 2023--Resident Assistants (RAs) in Assisted Living Communities received a 9.22%  hourly rate increase in 2022, according to the 25th annual Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Report, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS). The Report is published in cooperation with LeadingAge and supported by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL).
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Home Health LPNs Receive 9.57% Hourly Rate Increase in 2022

November 2022--The national average hourly rate for LPNs in home health agencies increased 9.57% in 2022, according to the 2022-2023 Home Care Salary & Benefits Report, just released by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS). The Report is published in cooperation with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC). Percent increase data represents the trend data from participants who submitted data for the prior/current years’ study.
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Hospice Aide/CNAs Receive 9.09% Hourly Increase in 2022

November 2022--The national average hourly rate for Hospice Aides/CNAs increased significantly in 2022, going from a 4.52% increase in 2021 to a 9.09% hourly rate increase in 2022, according to the just released 2022-2023 Hospice Salary & Benefits Report. The Report is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC).
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LTC Rehab Director Salaries Increased 4.22% in 2022

October 2022--The recently published HCS Rehabilitation Salary & Benefits Report shows Director of Rehabilitation salaries increased 4.22% in the long-term care sector; 3.52% in home health agencies and 0.91% in hospitals in 2022.
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Nursing Home Caregivers Receive Double Digit Pay Increases in 2022

July 2022 – The national average hourly rate for nursing home caregivers (RNs, LPNs, and CNAs) increased between 9.38% to 11.15%, according to the 2022-2023 HCS Nursing Home Salary & Benefits Report. The national study is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), in cooperation with LeadingAgeand AHCA.
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CCRC DON Salaries Increased 5.49% in 2022
MHW/Psychiatric Aide Rates Increased 8.96% in 2022

July 2022--The national average salary for Directors of Nursing (DONs) in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) increased 5.49% in 2022, according to the 2022-2023 CCRC Salary & Benefits Report. The 2021 increase was 3.10%. The national study is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with LeadingAge
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2022 HCS Behavioral Health Study
MHW/Psychiatric Aide Rates Increased 8.96% in 2022

June 2022 – The 6th annual Behavioral Health Salary & Benefits Report, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), is now available. A comparison of the 2021 and 2022 Reports showed the national hourly rate for Mental Health Workers(MHWs)/Psychiatric Aides increased 8.96%. The national hourly rate in 2022 was $18.36 compared to $16.85 in 2021 (data represents the 50th percentile.) The rate increase was in response to the high turnover rate of MHWs/Psychiatric Aides which climbed from 32.94% last year to 37.17% in 2022.
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Hourly Rates for Assisted Living Resident Assistants Increased 10.61% in 2021

January 2022--Resident Assistants (RAs) and Dementia Personal Care Aides in Assisted Living Communities received the highest hourly rate increases in 2021, according to the 24th annual Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Report, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS). The Report is published in cooperation with LeadingAge and supported by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL).
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Hospice Aide/CNA Rates Increased 4.52% in 2021

November 2021 – The national average hourly rate for Hospice Aides (CNAs) increased 4.52% in 2021, according to the just released 2021-2022 Hospice Salary & Benefits Report, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC).
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Home Health RNs Receive 2.98% Hourly Rate Increase in 2021

October 2021--The average hourly rate for Registered Nurses (RNs) in home health agencies increased 2.98% in 2021, according to the 2021-2022 Home Care Salary & Benefits Report, just released by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS). The Report is published in cooperation with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC).
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Rehab Director Salaries Increased 3.10% in 2021

October 2021--The recently published HCS Rehabilitation Salary & Benefits Report shows Director of Rehabilitation salaries increased 3.10% in the long-term care sector and 3.01% in the hospital sector in 2021. Data reflects rates effective May 2021.
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Nursing Turnover Trends in Nursing Homes/CCRCs

September 2021--Nursing Homes saw higher turnover rates for RNs, LPNS, and CNAs in 2021 than those in CCRCs, according to the 2021-2022 Nursing Home Salary & Benefits Report and the 2021-2022 CCRC Salary & Benefits Report, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS).
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Nursing Home CNAs See 7.13% Hourly Increase

August 2021 – The national average hourly rate for Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) in nursing homes increased 7.13% in 2021, according to the 2021-2022 HCS Nursing Home Salary & Benefits Report. The national study is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), in cooperation with LeadingAgeand AHCA.
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CCRC RN Hourly Rates Increased 3.42% in 2021

July 2021--The national average hourly rate for RNs in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) increased 3.42% in 2021, according to the 2021-2022 CCRC Salary & Benefits Report. The 2020 increase was 2.74%. The national study is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with LeadingAge.
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Hourly Rates for Assisted Living CNAs Increased 5.71% in 2020

January 2021—Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) and Lead CNAs in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) received the highest hourly rate increases in 2020, according to the 23rd annual Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Report, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS).  The Report is published in cooperation with LeadingAge and supported by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL).
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Hospice MSW Salaries Increased 2.86% in 2020

December 2020— The national average salary for Hospice Medical Social Workers (MSWs) increased 2.86% in 2020, according to the just released 2020-2021 Hospice Salary & Benefits Report, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)
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Home Health RNs Receive 2.29% Hourly Rate Increase in 2020

October 2020— The average hourly rate for Registered Nurses (RNs) in home health agencies increased 2.29% in 2020, according to the 2020-2021 Home Care Salary & Benefits Report, just released by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS). The Report is published in cooperation with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)
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COTAs Received 4.49% Hourly Increase in 2020

September 2020 – The recently published HCS Rehabilitation Salary & Benefits Report shows Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTAs) in hospitals received a 4.49% hourly rate increase in 2020 compared to a 1.43% hourly rate increase for COTAs working in long-term care facilities. Data reflect rates effective May 2020. 
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Nursing Home CNAs Show 4.76% Hourly Increase

August 2020 – The national average hourly rate for Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) in nursing homes increased 4.76% in 2020, according to the 2020-2021 HCS Nursing Home Salary & Benefits Report. The national study is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), in cooperation with LeadingAgeand AHCA. 
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CCRC DON Salaries Increased 3.56% in 2020

July 2020 – The national average salary for Directors of Nursing (DONs) in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) increased 3.56%, according to the 2020-2021 CCRC Salary & Benefits Report.  The 2019 increase was 2.43%.  The national study is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with LeadingAge.
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New Behavioral Health Study Shows Psychiatric NP Rates Increase 5.65% in 2020

June 2020 – The 4th annual Behavioral Health Salary & Benefits Report, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), is now available.  A comparison of the national 50th percentile in the 2019 and 2020 Reports showed the national hourly rate for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners (Psych NPs)  in behavioral health facilities increased 5.65%.  The national hourly rate in 2020 was $67.72 compared to $64.10 in 2019.
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Study Shows 2.81% Salary Increase for LTC Corporate Execs in 2019

February 2020-- The 2019-2020 Multi-Facility Corporate Compensation Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), shows a reported salary increase of 2.81% in 2019 for long-term care corporate executives. The study covers executive compensation of the largest single-site CCRCs, assisted living communities, and nursing homes, as well as top executives over multi-site organizations.
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AL Top Executive Salaries Increase in 2019

January 2020—Salaries for Assisted Living Administrators and Directors of Human Resources (DHRs) in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) increased by over 3.0% in 2019, according to the 22nd annual Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS).  The Report is supported by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) and published in cooperation with LeadingAge.
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Director of Hospice Salaries Increase 2.29% in 2019

December 2019 – The national salary for Directors of Hospice increased 2.29% in 2019, according to the just released 2019-2020 Hospice Salary & Benefits Report, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC).
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Home Care Aides Receive Larger Hourly Increases than RNs in 2019

November 2019 — Home Care Aides saw a larger wage increase than RNs this year, according to the 2019-2020 Home Care Salary & Benefits Report, just released by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS). The Report is published in cooperation with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC).
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Nursing Home DHR Salaries Increase 4.01%

August 2019 – The national average salary for Directors of Human Resources (DHR’s) in nursing homes increased 4.01% in 2019, according to the 2019-2020 HCS Nursing Home Salary & Benefits Report.   The national study is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS),in cooperation with LeadingAge and AHCA. 
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CCRC Director of Information Technology Salaries Increase 3.70%

July 2019--The national average salary for Directors of Information Technology (DITs) in Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) increased 3.70%, according to the 2019-2020 CCRC Salary & Benefits Report.  The 2018 increase was 2.67%.  The national study is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with LeadingAge.
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New Study Shows Mental Health Clinician Pay Increases 4.58%

May 2019-- The 3rd annual Behavioral Health Salary & Benefits Report, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), is now available. A comparison of the national 50th percentile in the 2018 and 2019 Reports showed the national hourly rate for Mental Health Clinicians (MSW) in behavioral health facilities increased 4.58%. The national hourly rate in 2019 was $26.46 compared to $25.30 in 2019.
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Study Shows 2.73% Planned Salary Increase for Home Health Corporate Execs in 2019

February 2019-- The 2018-2019 Multi-Facility Corporate Compensation Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), reported an average planned salary increase of 2.73% in 2019 for home health corporate positions.  The results include larger revenue home health/hospice agencies, as well as multi-site organization executives.  The revenue size of participants ranged from $20 million - $2 billion.
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Study Shows 2.72% Planned Salary Increase for Hospital Corporate Execs in 2019

February 2019-- The 2018-2019 Multi-Facility Corporate Compensation Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), reported an average planned salary increase of 2.72% in 2019 for hospital corporate positions.  The results include larger revenue hospital/clinic systems, as well as multi-site organization executives.  The revenue size of participants ranged from $200 million - $12 billion.
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Study Shows 2.61% Planned Salary Increase for LTC Corporate Execs in 2019

February 2019-- The 2018-2019 Multi-Facility Corporate Compensation Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), reported an average planned salary increase of 2.61% in 2019 for long-term care corporate positions.  The results include larger revenue CCRCs/Nursing Homes, as well as multi-site organization executives.  The revenue size of participants ranged from $25 million - $5 billion.
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ALF Resident Assistants Show 4.05% Hourly Rate Increase in 2018

Oakland, NJ, January 2019--Resident Assistants (RAs) in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) showed a 4.05% increase in hourly rates in 2018, according to the 21st annual Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS). The Report is published in cooperation with LeadingAge and supported by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL)
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CNAs Hourly Pay Increased 3.35% in CCRCs

Oakland, NJ, July 2018--The national average hourly rate for CNAs in Continuing Care Retirement Communities/Life Plan Communities (CCRCs) increased 3.35%, according to the 2018-2019 CCRC Salary & Benefits Report.  The national study is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with LeadingAge
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Director of Clinical Services Rate Comparison by Profit Type

Oakland, NJ, May 2018 – The 2nd annual Behavioral Health Salary & Benefits Report, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), has just been released.  The results showed the  Director of Clinical Services (MSW) in not-for-profit facilities were paid more than those in for-profit facilities.
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ALF LPN Hourly Rates Increase

Oakland, NJ, January 2018 -- LPNs in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) received a 2.88% increase in hourly rates in 2017, according to the 20th annual Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS). The Report is published in cooperation with LeadingAge and supported by the National Center for Assisted Living(NCAL).
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New Rehab Study Shows PT Hourly Rate Increases

October 2017--The recently published HCS Rehabilitation Salary & Benefits Report shows the actual percent increase in pay for Physical Therapists (PTs) in hospitals was 2.52%. PTs in home health agencies received a 2.33% increase, while long-term care PTs showed a modest 2.24% increase. These reflect the actual percent increase as reported by study participants for the period 7/2016 through 6/2017.
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Marketing Salaries Increase in Nursing Homes

Oakland, NJ, August 2017 -- The national average salary of Director of Marketing in Nursing Homes increased 2.83% in 2017, according to the 2017-2018 Nursing Home Salary & Benefits Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS).  The national study is published in cooperation with LeadingAge and AHCA.
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CCRC Director of Human Resources Shows 3.40% Salary Increase

Oakland, NJ, June 2017 – The national average salary for the Director of Human Resources (DHR) in Continuing Care Retirement Communities/Life Plan Communities (CCRCs) increased 3.40% in 2017, compared to 2.41% in 2016, according to the 2017-2018 Continuing Care Retirement Community Salary & Benefits Report.  The national study is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with LeadingAge.
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HCS Releases 1st Annual Behavioral Health Salary & Benefits Report

Oakland, NJ, May 2017 – The 1st annual Behavioral Health Salary & Benefits Report, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) has just been released.  82.02% of participants were not-for-profit facilities; 17.98% reporting were for-profit facilities. 
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Corporate Pay Comparison for Health System CEOs

February 2017--The 2016-2017 Multi-Facility Corporate Compensation Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), compares compensation data for top level corporate positions in healthcare. Below is a comparison of the Chief Executive Officer by healthcare sector.
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ALF Resident Assistant Rates Increase

Oakland, NJ, January 2017 -- Resident Assistants (RAs) in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) received the largest percent pay increase in pay of all ALF employees, according to the 19th annual Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS). The Report is published in cooperation with LeadingAge and supported by the National Center for Assisted Living.
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Hospice RNs Earn Higher Pay than Home Care RNs

Oakland, NJ, November 2016 – Hospice RNs receive higher pay than Home Care RNs, according to the 2016-2017 Hospice Salary & Benefits Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS).
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Home Health RN Hourly Rates Increase 2.76%

The national hourly rate for RNs in home health increased 2.76% from 2015 to 2016, according to the 2016-2017 Home Care Salary & Benefits Report, just released by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS).
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Hospital MSW + BSW Rate Increase in 2016

The hourly rate of Social Workers (MSWs) in hospitals increased 1.94% in 2016, according to the 2016-2017 Hospital Salary & Benefits Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS).  Comparatively, the hourly rate of BSWs increased 1.23% .
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RN Hourly Rates Continue to Increase

Oakland, NJ, August 2016 -- The hourly rate of Registered Nurses (RNs) in Nursing Homes increased 2.86% in 2016, according to the 2016-2017 Nursing Home Salary & Benefits Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS). The percent increase represents those facilities that participated in both the 2015 and 2016 Reports. RN rates have shown a continued increase from 1.27% in 2014 to 2.86% in 2016.
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CCRC CNAs Show Continued Hourly Rate Increase

July 2016 -- The national average salary for Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) in Continuing Care Retirement Communities/Life Plan Communities (CCRCs) increased 2.33% in 2016, according to the 2016-2017 Continuing Care Retirement Community Salary & Benefits Report.  The national study is published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) in cooperation with LeadingAge.
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Corporate Pay Comparison for Top HR Executive

February 2016 -- The 2015-2016 Multi-Facility Corporate Compensation Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS), compares compensation data for top level corporate positions in healthcare.  Below is a comparison of the Top Human Resources Executive by healthcare sector.
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ALF Dementia PCA Rates Increase

January 2016 -- The national average hourly rate of Dementia Personal Care Aides (PCAs) in Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) increased 3.55%, according to the 18th annual Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS).  This represents a continued increase from the 2014 figure of 2.50%.  The Report is published in cooperation with LeadingAge and supported by the National Center for Assisted Living.
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Hospice RN + LPN Productivity Increase

November 2015 – Productivity for Hospice RNs and LPNs increased in 2015, according to the 2015-2016 Hospice Salary & Benefits Report, just published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS).  In 2014, the average number of actual visits/day for RNs was 4.33, compared to 4.39 in 2015.  The average number of visits for LPNS increased from 5.04 to 5.15.  Home Care Aides (HCAs) productivity also increased, going from 5.21 to 5.31 in 2015.  Actual patient visits are the average number of face-to-face patient visits, including travel and paperwork time.  All visits (including admission and complex) count as one visit.
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Telehealth Assessment Nurse Rates

October 2015--The national hourly rate for Telehealth Assessment Nurses in home health is $29.30, according to the 2015-2016 Home Care Salary & Benefits Report, just released by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS).  Hospital-based home health agencies paid the highest rate of $35.70, compared to $33.00 at Visiting Nurse Associations (VNA)/Visiting Nurse Services (VNS), followed by $29.56 at not-for-profit agencies, and $26.50 at for-profit agencies.  Although not a new role, the advancement in technology has allowed for the rapid need for Telehealth Assessment Nurses.  For a first-year surveyed position, 156 FTEs data was provided, highlighting the growth of the position.
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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Oakland, NJ, October 2015—Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in home health received the highest pay rate compared to those in long-term care and hospitals, according to the 2015-2016 Rehabilitation Salary & Benefits Report, published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS).  The actual percent increase given to Occupational Therapists (OTs) as of 6/2015 ranged from 2.17% to 2.26%.
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