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Diversicare of Marion Q4 2023’s 2nd largest nursing home in Perry County

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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

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Diversicare of Marion stood out as the second largest nursing home in Perry County, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 71 beds available, 10 less than the average in Perry County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 63.9 residents during that period.

Diversicare of Marion boasted an overall rating of 4 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 3 recorded for nursing homes in Alabama.

During the quarter, Southland Nursing Home stood out as the largest nursing home in Perry County, with 91 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Diversicare of Marion has already spent a total of $9,957 in two fines and suffered two penalties.

In total, there were two for-profit nursing homes in Perry County, Alabama.

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 Perry County as of Q4 2023

RankNursing HomeOverall Rating
1Southland Nursing Home5
2Diversicare of Marion4

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