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 168 beds available, 27 more than the average in Etowah County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 117.3 residents during that period.
Gadsden Health and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of 3 from the CMS, which is on level with the average of 3 recorded for nursing homes in Alabama.
During the quarter, Mcguffey Health and Rehabilitation Center stood out as the largest nursing home in Etowah County, with 209 beds available. Attalla Health and Rehabilitation came in second place, with 182 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Gadsden Health and Rehabilitation Center has spent a total of $655 in one fine and suffered one penalty.
In total, there were six for-profit nursing homes in Etowah County, Alabama.
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 | Mcguffey Health and Rehabilitation Center | 4 |
| 2 | Attalla Health and Rehabilitation | 1 |
| 3 | Gadsden Health and Rehabilitation Center | 3 |
| 4 | Coosa Valley Health and Rehabilitation | 1 |
| 5 | Northside Health Care | 2 |
| 6 | Altoona Health and Rehabilitation | 3 |
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