Did You Know:

• 818,800 individuals reside in assisted living communities, half are 85+

• 30,600 ALF communities nationwide

• One third of all assisted living community providers are experiencing a high level of staffing shortages

• 68% of ALF’s are concerned workforce challenges might force them to close

• One-fifth or 20% of American Nurses work in long-term care (ALF, AFH, SNF, etc.)

• By 2050 the number of individuals using paid long-term care services will double

• Struggles to hire and retain staff to serve the millions of vulnerable residents have resulted in the “Care for Our Seniors Act”

• Individuals who reside in ALF’s require some health care services but do not require 24/7 skilled nursing services.

• Concept of assisted living communities is to offer person-centered care

• Often residents in these communities need help with only a few activities of daily living (bathing is the most common activity)

• Nearly half have high blood pressure

• 4 in 10 residents in ALF’s are living with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia

• 50% need assistance with ambulation

• 29% of residents' in ALF’s have a diagnosis of depression

• 17% of residents in ALF’s have a diagnosis of diabetes

• 49% of residents in ALF’s need assistance with dressing

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  References:

  NCAL – National Center For Assisted Living

  AHCA- American Health Care Association

  WHCA- Washington Health Care Association

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