Forward Analytics, a division of the Wisconsin Counties Association, released a report on September 29 entitled, “On the Brink: Probing the Coming Senior Care Challenges.”  According to their website, “Forward Analytics is a Wisconsin-based research organization that provides state and local policymakers with nonpartisan analysis of issues affecting the state.” 

With the expected significant growth of the senior citizen population in Wisconsin, the report finds that nearly 60,000 additional beds in nursing homes and assisted living facilities may be needed by 2040.  In addition, the report notes that nearly 10,000 nurses, certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and home health/personal care aides will be needed in these types of facilities by 2030.  The full report may be found on the Forward Analytics website.