CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 117 beds available, 22 more than the average in Morgan County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 52.3 residents during that period.
Good Shepherd Care Center boasted an overall rating of 4 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.5 recorded for nursing homes in Missouri.
During the quarter, Laurie Care Center stood out as the second largest nursing home in Morgan County, with 108 beds available. Golden Age Living Center came in third place, with 61 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Good Shepherd Care Center achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.
In total, there were two non-profit nursing homes in Morgan County, Missouri.
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 | Good Shepherd Care Center | 4 |
| 2 | Laurie Care Center | 3 |
| 3 | Golden Age Living Center | 3 |
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