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 60 beds available, seven more than the average in Dallas County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 25.7 residents during that period.
Walnut Ridge boasted an overall rating of 5 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.9 recorded for nursing homes in Iowa.
During the quarter, Perry Lutheran Home stood out as the largest nursing home in Dallas County, with 79 beds available. Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation Center came in second place, with 67 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Walnut Ridge achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.
In total, there were eight for-profit nursing homes in Dallas County, Iowa.
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 | Perry Lutheran Home | 1 |
| 2 | Granger Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 1 |
| 3 | Walnut Ridge | 5 |
| 4 | Perry Lutheran Homes Eden Acres Campus | 5 |
| 5 | Spurgeon Manor | 5 |
| 6 | Adel Acres | 2 |
| 7 | Independence Village of Waukee | 3 |
| 8 | Aspire of Perry | 1 |
| 9 | Cedar Ridge Village | 4 |
| 10 | Arbor Springs of West Des Moines, LLC | 2 |
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