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 58 beds available, four more than the average in Clay County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 51.4 residents during that period.
Sunset Manor Avera Health had an overall rating of 3 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.9 recorded for nursing homes in South Dakota.
During the quarter, Sanford Care Center Vermillion stood out as the largest nursing home in Clay County, with 66 beds available. Wakonda Heritage Manor came in third place, with 38 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Sunset Manor Avera Health achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.
In total, there were three non-profit nursing homes in Clay County, South Dakota.
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 | Sanford Care Center Vermillion | 3 |
| 2 | Sunset Manor Avera Health | 3 |
| 3 | Wakonda Heritage Manor | 4 |
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