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
Merkel Nursing Center is registered as a for-profit facility.
During that period, the nursing home had an overall rating of one from the CMS, which is lagging behind the average of 2.5 recorded for nursing homes in Texas. CMS ratings evaluate nursing homes based on critical aspects such as health inspection outcomes, staffing levels, and the quality of care provided to residents.
According to the data, Merkel Nursing Center aided an average of 36.7 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023, with a total of 65 beds available. Currently, the nursing home is not located within a hospital.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Merkel Nursing Center spent a total of $54,941 in eight fines and suffered eight penalties.
In total, there were 10 for-profit nursing homes in Taylor County, Texas.
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 Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightpointe at Lytle Lake | West Wharton County Hospital District | For profit - Limited Liability company | 2 | 102 |
| Merkel Nursing Center | Rainey Alexander | For profit - Individual | 1 | 36.7 |
| Mesa Springs Healthcare Center | Eastland Memorial Hospital District | For profit - Corporation | 3 | 55.5 |
| Northern Oaks Living and Rehabilitation Center | Eastland Memorial Hospital District | For profit - Corporation | 2 | 68.6 |
| Silver Spring | Winnie-Stowell Hospital District | For profit - Individual | 2 | 75.7 |
| The Oaks at Radford Hills Healthcare Center | Eastland Memorial Hospital District | For profit - Limited Liability company | 1 | 78.5 |
| Wesley Court Health Center | Lifespace Communities, Inc. | Non profit - Corporation | 4 | 23.2 |
| Wisteria Place | Eastland Memorial Hospital District | For profit - Corporation | 5 | 75.6 |
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