Sign Up to Receive PHI Alerts

California’s Homecare Crisis: Raising Wages is Key to the Solution

Brief
November 1, 2017

This report analyzes the supply and demand for home care workers in California and finds that low wages drive turnover in the field. Further, turnover comes at a high cost; employers must divert resources to recruitment, and the workforce shortage could contribute to nursing home admissions.

To see the original source, click here.

Key Takeaways

Low wages drive turnover among home care workers in California.
High turnover costs employers approximately $2,500 per employee.
Workforce shortages could lead to costly nursing home admissions.
 

Caring for the Future

Our new policy report takes an extensive look at today's direct care workforce—in five installments.

Workforce Data Center

From wages to employment statistics, find the latest data on the direct care workforce.