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A look at The Methodist Oaks, a nursing home in Orangeburg, South Carolina

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CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure | Wikipedia

CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure | Wikipedia

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, The Methodist Oaks was owned by Joseph Fowler and Jay White, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The nursing home, located in Orangeburg County, has been owned by Joseph Fowler and Jay White since Oct. 15, 2019.

The Methodist Oaks is registered as a for-profit facility.

During that period, the nursing home had an overall rating of two from the CMS, which is lagging behind the average of 2.8 recorded for nursing homes in South Carolina. CMS ratings evaluate nursing homes based on critical aspects such as health inspection outcomes, staffing levels, and the quality of care provided to residents.

According to the data, The Methodist Oaks aided an average of 97.5 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023, with a total of 122 beds available. Currently, the nursing home is not located within a hospital.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, The Methodist Oaks spent a total of $58,949 in 10 fines and suffered 11 penalties.

In total, there were four for-profit nursing homes in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

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 Orangeburg County as of Q4 2023

Nursing HomeOwnerOwnership TypeOverall RatingAvg. No. of Residents per day
Edisto Post AcuteProvidence Group, Inc.For profit - Limited Liability company1100.9
Jolley Acres Healthcare CenterPalmetto Health Care, LLCFor profit - Corporation453.9
Pruitthealth OrangeburgUnited Health Services of South Carolina, Inc.For profit - Corporation378.4
The Methodist OaksJoseph Fowler and Jay WhiteFor profit - Limited Liability company297.5

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