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 90 beds available, two more than the average in Monroe County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 74.5 residents during that period.
Waters of Sweetwater a Rehabilitation and Nursing had an overall rating of 1 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 2.7 recorded for nursing homes in Tennessee.
During the quarter, Wood Presbyterian Home stood out as the second largest nursing home in Monroe County, with 89 beds available. Madisonville Health and Rehabilitation Center came in third place, with 85 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Waters of Sweetwater a Rehabilitation and Nursing has spent a total of $18,591 in one fine and suffered one penalty.
In total, there was one for-profit nursing home in Monroe County, Tennessee.
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 | Waters of Sweetwater a Rehabilitation and Nursing | 1 |
| 2 | Wood Presbyterian Home | 5 |
| 3 | Madisonville Health and Rehabilitation Center | 1 |
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