The 2026 Skilled Nursing Facility Benchmarking Report gives senior care leaders the clarity needed to thrive in a changing landscape. Backed by Plante Moran’s expertise, this annual study shows how your financial, operational, and reimbursement performance compares to peers — helping CFOs, COOs, and boards spot opportunities to lead boldly — improve margins, leverage quality, and plan for growth. The report covers managed care, policy reform, value based care, and the importance of diversified revenue.
Our SNF report turns data into actionable insights
- Clarity in a changing landscape: The report delivers essential benchmarks and insights, empowering leaders to navigate industry shifts like rising costs, workforce shortages, and new reimbursement models, including Medicare Advantage and value based care. It equips organizations to stay competitive and financially strong, despite regulatory and funding changes such as the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act.
- Confidence in data-driven decision-making: Senior care leaders benefit from comprehensive national benchmarks and strategic insights drawn from over 12,000 facilities nationwide, enabling them to identify opportunities, optimize performance, and measure success across all key metrics.
- Future readiness for leaders: The report explains new Medicare and Medicaid requirements and trends — including quality reporting, CMS Five-Star program & PBJ updates, and value based purchasing — while guiding leaders on adapting to consumer demands, regulatory changes, and the growing importance of quality outcomes for reimbursement, referrals, and market positioning.
- Actionable advice for growth: By turning complex data into practical strategies, the report empowers CFOs, COOs, and boards to improve margins, leverage quality, plan for growth, build resilience, make informed decisions, and lead confidently in a dynamic market.
