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Workforce Development

Building a strong workforce for Indiana’s seniors

Developing a skilled workforce for the long term care profession.

Recruitment and retention of direct care workers is one of the largest challenges facing long term care providers across the nation. An increased demand for services due to an aging population and a declining supply of individuals seeking and maintaining careers in this profession are factors responsible for a looming workforce crisis. It will take a significant effort to attract, recruit and retain skilled workers.

IHCA/INCAL is dedicated to supporting our members in their efforts to recruit, train and retain quality staff. Learn more about our workforce development offerings and how they might be of use to you.

Report

State of the Nursing Home Industry

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) released a survey of more than 400 nursing home providers from across the U.S. highlighting that the sector continues to face a serious workforce crisis. The lack of interested and qualified caregivers is forcing more than half of nursing homes to turn away new patients, and more than one-quarter have downsized their facility or closed completely. The survey also underscores how an unfunded, federal staffing mandate will be impossible for nursing homes to meet given the current labor market conditions.

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2022-2023 Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Reports

The IHCA/INCAL is pleased to partner with the Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS),  a leader in healthcare salary and benefits research to make their comprehensive reports for nursing homes and assisted living communities available to our members. HCS recently released their 25th annual Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Report that covers 20 management and 30 non-management positions. 1,124 assisted living communities participated in the study and provided data for over 71,200 employees.

The report includes data from ALFs, PCFs, and RCFs. Data are reported according to for-profit and not-for-profit status, revenue size, unit-size, state, CBSA, and geographic region. Also covered are 18 fringe benefits and projected salary increases for 2023. Data are effective as of October 2022. The report is supported by the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) and published in cooperation with LeadingAge.

To access the report, please click here. For questions, please contact Katie Niehoff at kniehoff@ihca.org 

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IHCA/INCAL Compensation Survey Reports

The Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service has recently released their 2022-2023 Nursing Home Salary & Benefits Report – a national study covering skilled nursing and long-term care facilities.  The report covers executive staff, nursing, therapy, aides, dietary, activities, social services, maintenance and administrative staff.

Access the report here.

The 2022 IHCA/INCAL Annual Compensation Survey report is now available for our  members. The survey provides detailed information on executive, clinical and administrative positions.

  • The data is effective as of January 1, 2022.
  • The report reflects compensation detail from 254 facilities across the state for 101 job titles in both skilled nursing and assisted living communities.

Access the report here.

The 2021 IHCA/INCAL Midyear Compensation Survey report is now available for our  members. The survey provides current information on a select set of executive, clinical and administrative positions.

  • The data is effective as of July 1, 2021.
  • The report reflects compensation detail from 174 facilities across the state for 32 job titles in both skilled nursing and assisted living communities.

Access the report here.

The 2021 IHCA/INCAL Compensation Survey report is now available for our  members. The report reflects compensation detail from 373 facilities across the state for 107 job titles in both skilled nursing and assisted living communities. The report is available in PDF format as well as an Excel file that allows you to sort the data to best meet your needs. Access the report here.

The 2020 IHCA/INCAL Midyear Compensation Survey report is now available for our  members. The report reflects compensation detail from 270 facilities across the state for 34 job titles in both skilled nursing and assisted living communities. The report is available in PDF format as well as an Excel file that allows you to sort the data to best meet your needs. Access the report here.

The first annual IHCA/INCAL member Salary Survey report is now available for all members. The report reflects salary detail from 193 facilities across the state for 95 job titles in both skilled nursing and assisted living communities. The report is available in PDF format as well as an Excel file that allows you to sort the data to best meet your needs. Access the report here.

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CNA Training Resources

Identify onsite CNA training programs in your area and explore a new online training program from IHCA/INCAL and partner Academic Platforms.

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AHCA/NCAL Workforce Resources

Browse AHCA/NCAL’s resources for operators and individual LTC professionals to improve overall workforce efforts and ensure staff stability. 
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State, Regional and Local Workforce Resources

Learn more about statewide and regional workforce resources available for LTC providers.

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Indiana Health Care Foundation Scholarships

Through IHCF’s philanthropic mission, long term care professionals are awarded education and training scholarships for clinical, medical, and administrative positions in long term care.

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Being a part of IHCA/INCAL has been a wonderful experience and has brought so many learning opportunities to our company. I have been fortunate enough to be a part of the Workforce Development Committee for several years and am now the Co-chair. I’ve really enjoyed the opportunity to share ideas with other members, which allows us all to grow and learn for the betterment of the industry as a whole.

Amber Iskander

Executive Director of Human Resources, CarDon & Associates

Meet Our Partners

We are proud to partner with a wide network of state, local and regional level organizations and institutions to address the workforce challenge confronting long term care providers across Indiana and beyond. 

Ivy Tech Community College

Ivy Tech Community College is the largest public postsecondary institution in Indiana and offers hands-on experience with some of the state’s most advanced technologies and training facilities, plus the convenience of more than 1,000 online classes, and the attention that comes with a small average class size of 22.  

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HOSA

We partner with Indiana HOSA to provide member students from junior high, high school and college chapters throughout the state with opportunities to develop as leaders and future health professionals.

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CNAonline.com, powered by Academic Platforms

IHCA/INCAL partners with CNA Online, a program of Academic Platforms, AHCA’s preferred provider, to allow non-facility based and facility-based training programs to incorporate online didactic nurse assistant training in conjunction with their existing clinical training. 

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Questions?

Contact IHCA/INCAL Director of Government Affairs, Nick Goodwin

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