Number of Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
9,802
nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) industry has grown 24.2% since 2000 (from 7,892 to 9,802 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 9,802 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+9.9%).
- •Employment: 1,420,726 workers in 2023 (-6.6% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 68%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9,802 | 16,953 | 1,420,726 | 9.0% | 7.3% | +3.4% |
| 2022 | 9,510 | 16,917 | 1,384,283 | 7.3% | 6.3% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | 9,197 | 16,703 | 1,421,296 | 6.7% | 4.9% | -10.7% |
| 2020 | 9,029 | 16,612 | 1,587,978 | 7.2% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 8,916 | 16,491 | 1,618,825 | 6.6% | 5.1% | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 8,650 | 16,271 | 1,621,345 | 6.8% | 5.7% | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 8,366 | 15,978 | 1,618,283 | 6.2% | 8.3% | -3.2% |
| 2016 | 8,392 | 16,441 | 1,675,778 | 6.1% | 4.9% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 8,405 | 16,300 | 1,675,868 | 6.4% | 5.8% | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 8,282 | 16,181 | 1,672,635 | 5.6% | 4.8% | -0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.