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 83 beds available, 22 more than the average in Polk County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 37.9 residents during that period.
Willow Ridge Healthcare had an overall rating of 2 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 3.1 recorded for nursing homes in Wisconsin.
During the quarter, Golden Age Manor stood out as the largest nursing home in Polk County, with 85 beds available. Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Community came in third place, with 60 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Willow Ridge Healthcare has spent a total of $35,000 in two fines and suffered two penalties.
In total, there were three for-profit nursing homes in Polk County, Wisconsin.
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 | Golden Age Manor | 3 |
| 2 | Willow Ridge Healthcare | 2 |
| 3 | Frederic Nursing and Rehabilitation Community | 3 |
| 4 | Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing at St. Croix | 1 |
| 4 | United Pioneer Home | 5 |
| 6 | Christian Community Home of Osceola, Inc. | 1 |
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