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 50 beds available, 17 less than the average in Barron County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 32.1 residents during that period.
Barron Care and Rehabilitation had an overall rating of 3 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 3.1 recorded for nursing homes in Wisconsin.
During the quarter, Meadowbrook at Chetek stood out as the largest nursing home in Barron County, with 97 beds available. Heritage Lakeside came in second place, with 90 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Barron Care and Rehabilitation achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.
In total, there were five for-profit nursing homes in Barron County, Wisconsin.
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 | Meadowbrook at Chetek | 2 |
| 2 | Heritage Lakeside | 1 |
| 3 | Barron Care and Rehabilitation | 3 |
| 3 | Care and Rehabilitation - Cumberland | 5 |
| 3 | Dove Healthcare - Rice Lake | 5 |
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