The findings, published March 18, analyzed national staff shortage data trends from May 2020 through Feb. 27.
Five states with the highest percentage of nursing facilities reporting any staffing shortages:
1. Alaska — 73 percent
2. Minnesota — 64 percent
3. Kansas — 59 percent
4. Washington — 59 percent
5. Wyoming — 57 percent
Five states with the lowest percentage of nursing facilities reporting any staffing shortages:
1. California — 3 percent
2. Connecticut — 4 percent
3. Massachusetts — 9 percent
4. Texas — 10 percent
5. New Jersey — 10 percent
