Data last updated August 4, 2025

The metric: Average agency caregiver growth since December 2024

How we measure it: For each agency in our data set, we look at how the number of caregivers has increased or decreased since December 2024. We then average that rate of change across all agencies and look at it on a monthly basis.

Why we measure it: We think it’s important to understand caregiver growth trends to assess the overall health of the workforce and identify periods of expansion or decline. Tracking this metric helps agencies and industry leaders recognize where and when growth is happening, identify potential challenges in caregiver recruitment and retention, and develop strategies to sustain a stable and growing caregiver workforce.

💡This month’s takeaway: After three strong months, April faces a pattern of declining caregiver growth, with May at 1.4% and June at a low 0.5%. This lack of caregivers in the industry could signify a fundamental change in the caregiver industry. While these metrics are still positive, the reduction in growth indicates that agencies should reconsider looking into their recruitment strategies for improvement in the coming months.