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2nd largest nursing home in Mercer County as of Q4 2023

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CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure | Wikipedia

CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure | Wikipedia

In the fourth quarter of 2023, The Willows at Harrodsburg stood out as the second largest nursing home in Mercer County, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 43 beds available, 35 less than the average in Mercer County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 41.7 residents during that period.

The Willows at Harrodsburg boasted an overall rating of 5 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.8 recorded for nursing homes in Kentucky.

During the quarter, Harrodsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center stood out as the largest nursing home in Mercer County, with 112 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, The Willows at Harrodsburg achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.

In total, there were two for-profit nursing homes in Mercer County, Kentucky.

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.”

Nursing Homes in Mercer County as of Q4 2023

RankNursing HomeOverall Rating
1Harrodsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center4
2The Willows at Harrodsburg5

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