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 150 beds available, 57 more than the average in Licking County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 114.5 residents during that period.
The Laurels of Heath had an overall rating of 1 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 2.9 recorded for nursing homes in Ohio.
During the quarter, Embassy of Newark stood out as the second largest nursing home in Licking County, with 145 beds available. Tuscany Gardens came in third place, with 123 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, The Laurels of Heath has already spent a total of $50,750 in three fines and suffered six penalties.
In total, there were nine for-profit nursing homes in Licking County, Ohio.
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 | The Laurels of Heath | 1 |
| 2 | Embassy of Newark | 1 |
| 3 | Tuscany Gardens | 2 |
| 4 | Arlington Care Center | 3 |
| 5 | Flint Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 2 |
| 6 | Pataskala Oaks Care Center | 2 |
| 7 | Altercare Newark North, Inc. | 1 |
| 8 | Johnstown Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 5 |
| 9 | Altercare Newark South, Inc. | 4 |
| 10 | Kendal at Granville | 5 |
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