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06/05/2025

Long-Term Care Faces Projected Shortage of 660,000 Workers by 2033

A recent analysis highlights a looming workforce crisis in the long-term care sector, projecting a need for an additional 660,000 workers nationally by 2033 to meet the growing demand for services. While employment in assisted living and home health has rebounded and even surpassed pre-2020 levels, skilled nursing facilities and continuing care retirement communities have not fully recovered, experiencing declines of 4% and 5% respectively. The study underscores that core healthcare roles—such as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and licensed vocational nurses—constitute the majority of positions in these settings, with skilled nursing facilities having the highest concentration. The findings suggest that addressing this workforce gap will require strategic planning and investment across all long-term care sectors.

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