
04/13/2025
A little research can save a lot of hassle! If your loved one needs rehab, make sure the facility actually has therapists on site - not just telehealth staff. Stop by and have the admissions coordinator introduce you to their Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist, and Occupational Therapist.
The number of physical therapists in skilled nursing facilities is expected to face a steep decline over the next 12 years, a new report revealed.
https://www.mcknights.com/news/nursing-home-pt-shortage-to-grow-63-percent-by-2027-study/
In 2022, US nursing homes had a shortage of 12,070 full-time PTs, with that number expected to widen significantly to 19,700 by 2027.