Nursing Homes at Tipping Point as Wages Rise and Staff Look for Better Work-Life Balance - 09/12/2025
Wage rises and competition for staff may be a tipping point for some smaller nursing homes next year, a new recruitment agency analysis warns.Excel Healthcare 2026 Salary Guide said costs for private nursing homes are increasing by 10pc.Pay alone is not enough to attract and retain staff, and sign-on bonuses and recognition that more want greater work-life balance will be features for employers next year, the report said.Martina Young, director of Excel Healthcare, said: “Several smaller homes have closed in recent years due to the Fair Deal Scheme’s failure to keep pace with inflation.“The…
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