Retirement homes struggling with staff shortages

Ljubljana, 6 March - One in four retirement homes in Slovenia is understaffed and only a quarter of job vacancies were filled in 2024, shows data by the Association of Social Institutions. The situation is expected to get even worse due to a high rate of staff retirement in the coming years.

Pivka Retirement home in Pivka. Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA File photo

Pivka
Retirement home in Pivka.
Photo: Rosana Rijavec/STA
File photo

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