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Ratios of Direct Care Workers Relative to The Older Adult Population in Rural and Urban Areas.
| Rural areas | Urban Areas | |
|---|---|---|
| Home health aides per 1000 older adults | 32.8 (n = 133) | 50.4 (n = 395) |
| Nursing assistants per 1000 older adults | 20.9 (n = 134) | 25.3 (n = 389) |
Source: OEWS and AHRF
Note. The units of measurement (n) are metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
