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 226 beds available, 98 more than the average in Union County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 87.6 residents during that period.
Riverwoods had an overall rating of 2 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 2.9 recorded for nursing homes in Pennsylvania.
During the quarter, Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag stood out as the second largest nursing home in Union County, with 102 beds available. Rolling Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center came in third place, with 57 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Riverwoods achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.
In total, there were two non-profit nursing homes in Union County, Pennsylvania.
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 | Riverwoods | 2 |
| 2 | Buffalo Valley Lutheran Villag | 1 |
| 3 | Rolling Hills Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | 3 |
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