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 83 beds available, one more than the average in Franklin County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 45.6 residents during that period.
Helia Healthcare of Benton boasted an overall rating of 5 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.6 recorded for nursing homes in Illinois.
During the quarter, Westside Rehabilitation and Care Center stood out as the largest nursing home in Franklin County, with 96 beds available. Stonebridge Nursing and Rehabilitation came in third place, with 80 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Helia Healthcare of Benton achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.
In total, there were four for-profit nursing homes in Franklin County, Illinois.
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 | Westside Rehabilitation and Care Center | 1 |
| 2 | Helia Healthcare of Benton | 5 |
| 3 | Stonebridge Nursing and Rehabilitation | 4 |
| 4 | Benton Rehabilitation and Health Care Center | 1 |
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