CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure | Wikipedia
CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure | Wikipedia
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 122 beds available, 26 more than the average in Orangeburg County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 96.4 residents during that period.
The Methodist Oaks had an overall rating of 2 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 2.8 recorded for nursing homes in South Carolina.
During the quarter, Edisto Post Acute stood out as the second largest nursing home in Orangeburg County, with 113 beds available. Pruitthealth Orangeburg came in third place, with 88 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, The Methodist Oaks has already spent a total of $72,682 in 13 fines and suffered 14 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.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Methodist Oaks | 2 |
| 2 | Edisto Post Acute | 1 |
| 3 | Pruitthealth Orangeburg | 3 |
| 4 | Jolley Acres Healthcare Center | 4 |
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