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    2025 Senior Living Industry Benchmarks Report

    Comprehensive KPI benchmarks for assisted living operations—occupancy, staffing, quality, and financial performance metrics to measure your community against.

    Key Industry Insights

    87%

    of operators lack predictive analytics

    Most communities rely on retrospective reporting, missing opportunities for proactive management.

    15-25%

    overtime reduction with analytics

    Organizations using predictive staffing see significant overtime cost reductions.

    2 weeks

    staffing forecast horizon

    Best-in-class operators forecast staffing needs at least 2 weeks ahead.

    23%

    falls reduction achievable

    Data-driven falls prevention programs reduce incidents by up to 23%.

    2025 Benchmark Data by Category

    Compare your community's performance against industry standards across key operational areas.

    Occupancy & Census

    Average Occupancy Rate

    National average for AL communities

    87.2%

    Target Occupancy

    Industry best-in-class benchmark

    92-95%

    Average Length of Stay

    Varies by acuity level

    28 months

    Move-out Rate (Annual)

    Including transfers and deaths

    35-40%

    Staffing & Labor

    Care Minutes PPD (Target)

    For assisted living; higher for memory care

    180-220 min

    Caregiver to Resident Ratio

    Day shift; varies by state requirements

    1:8 to 1:12

    Overtime as % of Total Hours

    Best-in-class benchmark

    <5%

    Agency Hours as % of Total

    Target for stable operations

    <8%

    Annual Turnover Rate

    Industry challenge; top performers <35%

    40-60%

    Quality & Safety

    Falls per 1,000 Resident Days

    Industry range; target <6

    6-10

    Repeat Faller Rate

    Of total falls from repeat fallers

    <15%

    Call Light Response Time (P95)

    95th percentile target

    <4 min

    Hospital Transfer Rate

    Lower is better

    <12/100 residents/yr

    Med Pass Accuracy

    Industry best practice

    >98%

    Financial Performance

    RevPOR (Revenue per Occupied Room)

    Varies by market and services

    $5,500-7,500/mo

    Labor as % of Revenue

    Largest expense category

    45-55%

    NOI Margin

    Net Operating Income margin

    25-35%

    Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)

    AR collection benchmark

    <45 days

    Private Pay Mix

    For assisted living specifically

    >70%

    Track These Benchmarks Automatically with Enrich

    Enrich Analytics automatically calculates these KPIs from your existing data sources—EHR, payroll, finance, and more. See how your communities compare to industry benchmarks in real-time.

    Methodology & Sources

    These benchmarks are compiled from multiple industry sources including NIC MAP data, state regulatory reports, operator surveys, and anonymized data from Enrich Analytics customers. Benchmarks are updated annually and represent national averages—your specific market may vary.

    All data is presented for informational purposes. We recommend using these benchmarks as directional guidance while accounting for your specific market conditions, acuity mix, and operational model.