CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 38 beds available, 24 less than the average in Dakota County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 28.9 residents during that period.
Heritage of Emerson boasted an overall rating of 5 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 3 recorded for nursing homes in Nebraska.
During the quarter, Continental Springs, LLC stood out as the largest nursing home in Dakota County, with 77 beds available. The Palm at Regency Square came in second place, with 72 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Heritage of Emerson achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.
In total, there was one non-profit nursing home in Dakota County, Nebraska.
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 | Continental Springs, LLC | 1 |
| 2 | The Palm at Regency Square | 1 |
| 3 | Heritage of Emerson | 5 |
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