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 274 beds available, 168 more than the average in Cape Girardeau County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 160.5 residents during that period.
The Lutheran Home boasted an overall rating of 5 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.5 recorded for nursing homes in Missouri.
During the quarter, Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau stood out as the second largest nursing home in Cape Girardeau County, with 120 beds available. Monticello House came in third place, with 105 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, The Lutheran Home achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.
In total, there were two non-profit nursing homes in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
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 | The Lutheran Home | 5 |
| 2 | Life Care Center of Cape Girardeau | 5 |
| 3 | Monticello House | 2 |
| 4 | Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center | 3 |
| 5 | Jackson Manor | 3 |
| 6 | Chateau Girardeau | 5 |
| 7 | Ratliff Care Center | 3 |
| 8 | Fountainbleau Lodge | 2 |
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