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
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 90 beds available, 10 more than the average in Johnson County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 81.5 residents during that period.
Lantern Park Specialty Care had an overall rating of 1 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 2.9 recorded for nursing homes in Iowa.
During the quarter, Windmill Manor stood out as the largest nursing home in Johnson County, with 120 beds available. Solon Nursing Care Center came in second place, with 96 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Lantern Park Specialty Care has already spent a total of $227,588 in two fines and suffered three penalties.
In total, there were five for-profit nursing homes in Johnson 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 | Windmill Manor | 2 |
| 2 | Solon Nursing Care Center | 2 |
| 3 | Lantern Park Specialty Care | 1 |
| 4 | Iowa City Rehabilitation and Health Care | 1 |
| 5 | Briarwood Healthcare Center | 4 |
| 6 | Oaknoll Retirement Residence | 5 |
| 7 | Lone Tree Health Care Center, Inc. | 4 |
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