The national average of hourly rates for RAs increased by 10.61% and Dementia PCAs hourly rates increased by 10.66% in 2021, according to the 2021-2022 ALF Salary & Benefits Report. Overall, the national 50th percentile for RAs was $14.85 in 2021; the national 50th percentile for Dementia PCAs was $15.90. Analysis by state showed that RAs in Louisiana and North Carolina received the lowest hourly rates of $11.55 and $11.91, respectively. RAs in New Jersey reported the second highest hourly rates of $17.06; while Massachusetts hourly rates were the highest at $17.89. (All data reported represent the 50th percentile of the data.)

In response to how the pandemic affected their community in 2021, 62.72% of participants reported using sign-on bonuses to attract new employees. Key positions which received sign-on bonuses included Director of Nursing, RNs, LPNs, CNAs, RAs, and kitchen staff. The average sign-on bonus reported for Resident Assistants was $1,040.

This year marks the 24^th annual year of publication of the Assist Living Facility Report. 1,105 Assisted Living communities participated and provided compensation data for over 65,500 employees, covering 20 management and 30 non-management positions. 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, turnover rates by department, and projected salary increases for 2022. Data are effective as of October 2021.

While the latest ALF Report is available for $375, the price for LeadingAge members is $300.

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Also be on the lookout for the upcoming 2022 CCRC study and the 2022 Nursing Home study which will open for participation in mid-February and March (respectively), aimed to be published later this Summer.