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 35 beds available, six less than the average in Waseca County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 27.6 residents during that period.
Whispering Creek boasted an overall rating of 5 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 3.2 recorded for nursing homes in Minnesota.
During the quarter, New Richland Care Center stood out as the largest nursing home in Waseca County, with 45 beds available. Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center, LLC came in second place, with 42 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Whispering Creek has spent a total of $658 in one fine and suffered one penalty.
In total, there were two public nursing homes in Waseca County, Minnesota.
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 | New Richland Care Center | 3 |
| 2 | Lakeshore Rehabilitation Center, LLC | 3 |
| 3 | Whispering Creek | 5 |
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