Sign Up to Receive PHI Alerts

Collapse Navigation Expand Navigation Search
THE NATIONAL DIRECT CARE WORKFORCE RESOURCE CENTERTHE NATIONAL DIRECT CARE WORKFORCE RESOURCE CENTER
Policy ResearchReports & Multimedia

Quality Jobs for Quality Care: The Path to a Living Wage for Nursing Home Workers

Report Training & Advanced Roles
November 11, 2015

This report presents information relevant to Massachusetts’s certified nursing assistant (CNA) workforce, including wage and benefit data, Medicaid rate changes over the years, and CNA job vacancies in nursing homes. It argues that without a significant state investment in the CNA workforce, Massachusetts will be unprepared to care as the baby-boomer generation increasingly enters retirement age. The report recommends several ways that the state can strengthen the CNA workforce, including creating a pathway to a living wage and establishing a CNA scholarship program.

View Report

Key Takeaways

"By investing directly in nursing home staff, Massachusetts will remain a leader in providing quality care."
"It is imperative that Massachusetts increase its investment in nursing homes across the Commonwealth."
"Ensuring staff stability and job satisfaction is critical to providing quality care in nursing homes."
 
Share This Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share by email

Caring for the Future

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

Workforce Data Center

From wages to employment statistics, find the latest data on the direct care workforce.
Visit The Data CenterVisit The Data Center

Support PHI's Work

A tax-deductible gift ensures everyone can access paid care to support their loved ones.

Sign Up to Receive PHI Alerts

Stay informed on the latest direct care news and updates from PHI.
Sign UpSign Up
261 Madison Avenue, Suite 913, New York, NY 10016|tel: (718) 402-7766

Search The Site

Close
More Options
Submit Clear All