Few Nursing Homes Would Comply With Recommended Staffing Standard, Analysis Shows
By Arielle Dreher
According to an analysis by KFF, over 70% of nursing homes would be unable to meet a staffing requirement recommended by a 2021 report commissioned by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The report recommended a minimum of 4.1 direct care hours per resident day, a metric reflecting total hours worked by aides, registered nurses, and other staff. KFF found that a requirement of 3 direct care hours per resident day could be met by 85% of nursing homes. However, fewer than 50% could meet a requirement of 3.5 direct care hours per resident day, and just 29% could meet a requirement of 4 direct care hours per resident day. KFF said the share of nursing homes able to meet a requirement of 4 direct care hours per resident day ranges from 12% in Texas to 100% in Alaska.
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