Direct Care Workers in the United States: Key Facts 2026
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Summary
PHI has released its annual update to the Direct Care Workers in the United States: Key Facts series.
The 2026 edition provides a snapshot of the direct care workforce, including its demographics, occupational roles, job quality challenges, and projected job openings. The report includes detailed overviews of three segments of this workforce: home care workers, residential care aides, and nursing assistants in nursing homes.
The 2026 edition provides a snapshot of the direct care workforce, including its demographics, occupational roles, job quality challenges, and projected job openings. The report includes detailed overviews of three segments of this workforce: home care workers, residential care aides, and nursing assistants in nursing homes.