This analysis uses the 2022 American Community Survey to provide an overview of demographic characteristics, wages, and health insurance coverage of direct care workers, which include home health aides, personal care aides, nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), and registered nurses (RNs). his analysis looks both broadly at the direct care workforce as well as examines differences across job classifications and settings of work.
Who are the Direct Care Workers Providing Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)?
