Tri-City Sun

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Stratford Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center stood out as the third largest nursing home in Midland County, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 100 beds available, 16 less than the average in Midland County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 79.9 residents during that period.

Stratford Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center boasted an overall rating of 4 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 3.1 recorded for nursing homes in Michigan.

During the quarter, Brittany Manor stood out as the largest nursing home in Midland County, with 140 beds available. Medilodge of Midland came in second place, with 107 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Stratford Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has spent a total of $38,142 in three fines and suffered four penalties.

In total, there were three for-profit nursing homes in Midland 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.”

Rank	Nursing Home	Overall Rating
1	Brittany Manor	4
2	Medilodge of Midland	3
3	Stratford Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	4