National Core Indicators Surveys in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) participates in the National Core Indicators (NCI) project. NCI surveys collect information that helps us understand the experiences of people who receive long-term care services and supports, their families, and the direct care workforce.

The information collected through these surveys helps DHS understand what is working well and identify opportunities to improve services and supports in Wisconsin.

This is part of a nationwide project called National Core Indicators.

NCI surveys

Wisconsin participates in several NCI surveys.

Adults who receive long-term care services

Caregiver assists an adult to use a walker to rise from a sofa

This survey reaches out to older adults and adults with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities.

Families with a child who receives long-term care services

Smiling child in wheelchair on sidewalk

This survey reaches out to families who have a child with a disability who lives in the family’s home.

Direct care workers

Caregiver with client

These surveys collect information about the direct care workforce in Wisconsin. The surveys help DHS better understand the workforce that provides long-term care services and supports.

Glossary

 
Last revised September 1, 2026