CMS Principal Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer Jonathan (Jon) Blum | thepcc.org
CMS Principal Deputy Administrator and Chief Operating Officer Jonathan (Jon) Blum | thepcc.org
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 160 beds available, 28 more than the average in Howard County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 113.1 residents during that period.
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home boasted an overall rating of 4 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.5 recorded for nursing homes in Texas.
During the quarter, Big Spring Center for Skilled Care stood out as the second largest nursing home in Howard County, with 120 beds available. Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center came in third place, with 117 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home has spent a total of $44,250 in four fines and suffered four penalties.
In total, there were three for-profit nursing homes in Howard County, Texas.
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 | Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home | 4 |
| 2 | Big Spring Center for Skilled Care | 2 |
| 3 | Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 4 |
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