CDC National Center for Health Statistics Conducting Next Wave of Biennial NPALS Study

NCHS has contracted with RTI International, an independent, nonprofit research organization to collect the NPALS data. A dedicated survey team can answer questions about the survey at the toll-free phone number (855-500-1435). To download samples of the 2024 questionnaire and to learn more about the study, visit NCHS’ NPALS page. To stay informed of key milestones regarding the release of NPALS publications and data, join the Long-Term Care Listserv. 

NCHS uses this information to produce public reports on the major long term care services sectors, including assisted living and other residential care communities, adult day services centers, home health agencies, nursing homes, hospices, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, and long term care hospitals. Findings from previous survey waves can be accessed and downloaded​ at no cost.   

NCHS thanks everyone who submitted their questionnaires in the previous survey waves. Your participation made it possible to provide these accurate and relevant findings to providers, policy makers, advocates, and researchers. The 2024 data collected will be kept confidential. NCHS has a long history of conducting surveys and is required by federal law to protect the privacy of the information it collects in its surveys. 

2024 NPALS Data Collection Activities and Schedule: