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
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Services is registered as a non-profit facility.
During that period, the nursing home boasted an overall rating of five from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.9 recorded for nursing homes in Iowa. 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, Mercyone North Iowa Medical Services aided an average of 17.5 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023, with a total of 22 beds available. Currently, the nursing home located within a hospital.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Mercyone North Iowa Medical Services achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.
In total, there were three non-profit nursing homes in Cerro Gordo 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.”
| Nursing Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Care and Rehabilitation Center | ABCM Corporation | For profit - Corporation | 3 | 57.2 |
| Mercyone North Iowa Medical Services | Trinity Health Corporation | Non profit - Church related | 5 | 17.5 |
| Oakwood Care Center | ABCM Corporation | For profit - Corporation | 4 | 57.7 |
| Rockwellcommunity Nursing Home | International Association of Lions - 4091 Rockwell | For profit - Corporation | 5 | 22 |
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