Sherbrooke Village in Saskatoon
In 2023, The Eden Alternative published a “White Paper” entitled: “What is the return on investment for implementing the Eden Alternative Approach to person-directed care”.
The findings:
Nursing Turnover
Registered Nurse turnover was 5.9% lower and total nursing staff turnover was 5.2% lower for Eden Alternative member homes.
Staffing Data
An additional 2.6 hours/day of resident care is provided relative to non Eden Alternative homes. This means that there are higher employee-resident ratios providing more person-directed care.
Complaints
Lower complaints with 1.63 average complaints as compared to 6.0 complaints per non-member home.
Occupancy and Satisfaction
Occupancy rates 85% versus 75% in non Eden Alternative homes. RN turnover 42% versus 50.5%; staff turnover 42.7% versus 54.1% demonstrating higher staff satisfaction.
Conclusion
This White paper demonstrates relationship-based care models foster a supportive work environment where employees feel valued, leading to increased job satisfaction and lower staff turnover.
To read the full Paper click here.