This page provides a one-stop access point to LTCCC’s staffing data, analyses, and practical tools.
Staffing is the most important indicator of a nursing home’s staffing and quality. Under federal law, facilities must have sufficient nursing staff with appropriate competencies and skill sets to ensure each resident attains or maintains the highest practicable well‑being based on individual assessments and care plans — considering the number, acuity, and diagnoses of residents.
Higher RN, CNA, and total nursing hours per resident day (HPRD) correlate with fewer pressure injuries, infections, rehospitalizations, and deaths. Courts and regulators routinely link harm to inadequate staffing. Non-nursing staff, including medical directors, pharmacists, and social workers, also play a crucial role in ensuring that residents receive care that complies with professional standards and services that support dignity and quality of life.