CMS Principal Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer Jonathan (Jon) Blum | thepcc.org
CMS Principal Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer Jonathan (Jon) Blum | thepcc.org
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 120 beds available, 15 more than the average in Whitley County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 85.6 residents during that period.
Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of 3 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.8 recorded for nursing homes in Kentucky.
During the quarter, Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center stood out as the largest nursing home in Whitley County, with 125 beds available. Christian Health Center came in third place, with 104 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center has spent a total of $23,205 in one fine and suffered one penalty.
In total, there were four for-profit nursing homes in Whitley County, Kentucky.
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 | Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center | 5 |
| 2 | Hillcrest Health and Rehabilitation Center | 3 |
| 3 | Christian Health Center | 5 |
| 4 | Corbin Health and Rehabilitation Center | 1 |
| 5 | The Heritage | 4 |
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