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 140 beds available, 13 more than the average in Rapides County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 115.1 residents during that period.
Legacy at St. Christina had an overall rating of 1 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 2.3 recorded for nursing homes in Louisiana.
During the quarter, Tioga Community Care Center stood out as the largest nursing home in Rapides County, with 154 beds available. Naomi Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center came in third place, with 139 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Legacy at St. Christina has already spent a total of $83,804 in four fines and suffered six penalties.
In total, there were nine for-profit nursing homes in Rapides County, Louisiana.
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 | Tioga Community Care Center | 1 |
| 2 | Legacy at St. Christina | 1 |
| 3 | Naomi Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 1 |
| 4 | The Oaks Care Center | 2 |
| 5 | The Summit | 1 |
| 5 | Hilltop Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 3 |
| 5 | Lexington House | 3 |
| 8 | Matthews Memorial Health Care Center | 1 |
| 9 | Regency House of Alexandria | 3 |
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