CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 144 beds available, 46 more than the average in Christian County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 61.8 residents during that period.
Western State Nursing Facility 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, Christian Health Center stood out as the second largest nursing home in Christian County, with 114 beds available. Bradford Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation came in third place, with 100 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Western State Nursing Facility has spent a total of $2,925 in two fines and suffered two penalties.
In total, there was one public nursing home in Christian 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 | Western State Nursing Facility | 3 |
| 2 | Christian Health Center | 3 |
| 3 | Bradford Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation | 2 |
| 4 | Covington's Convalescent Center | 1 |
| 5 | Christian Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 1 |
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