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 51 beds available, two more than the average in Polk County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 41.5 residents during that period.
Midwest Covenant Home had an overall rating of 3 from the CMS, which is on level with the average of 3 recorded for nursing homes in Nebraska.
During the quarter, Good Samaritan Society - Osceola stood out as the second largest nursing home in Polk County, with 47 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Midwest Covenant Home has spent a total of $16,088 in two fines and suffered two penalties.
In total, there were two non-profit nursing homes in Polk County, Nebraska.
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 | Midwest Covenant Home | 3 |
| 2 | Good Samaritan Society - Osceola | 3 |
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