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Medilodge of Sterling was largest nursing home in Arenac County as of Q4 2023

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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

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Medilodge of Sterling stood out as the largest nursing home in Arenac County, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 39 beds available, five more than the average in Arenac County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 32.4 residents during that period.

Medilodge of Sterling boasted an overall rating of 5 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 3.1 recorded for nursing homes in Michigan.

During the quarter, Ascension Standish Hospital and Skilled Nursing Fac stood out as the second largest nursing home in Arenac County, with 29 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Medilodge of Sterling achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.

In total, there was one for-profit nursing home in Arenac County, Michigan.

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 Homes in Arenac County as of Q4 2023

RankNursing HomeOverall Rating
1Medilodge of Sterling5
2Ascension Standish Hospital and Skilled Nursing Fac5

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