CMS Chief of Stuff Erin Richardson | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/chief-operating-officer
CMS Chief of Stuff Erin Richardson | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/chief-operating-officer
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 60 beds available, 10 more than the average in Thomas County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 51 residents during that period.
Citizens Medical Center Long-Term Care Unit boasted an overall rating of 4 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.8 recorded for nursing homes in Kansas.
During the quarter, Colby Operator, LLC stood out as the second largest nursing home in Thomas County, with 40 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Citizens Medical Center Long-Term Care Unit has spent a total of $15,568 in three fines and suffered three penalties.
In total, there was one non-profit nursing home in Thomas County, Kansas.
According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.
A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Citizens Medical Center Long-Term Care Unit | 4 |
| 2 | Colby Operator, LLC | 1 |
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