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 106 beds available, 32 more than the average in Otter Tail County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 86.5 residents during that period.
MN Veterans Home Fergus Falls boasted an overall rating of 5 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 3.2 recorded for nursing homes in Minnesota.
During the quarter, Pioneer Care Center stood out as the second largest nursing home in Otter Tail County, with 105 beds available. Perham Living came in third place, with 96 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, MN Veterans Home Fergus Falls achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.
In total, there were three public nursing homes in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.
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 | MN Veterans Home Fergus Falls | 5 |
| 2 | Pioneer Care Center | 3 |
| 3 | Perham Living | 5 |
| 4 | LB Broen Home | 3 |
| 5 | St. Williams Living Center | 5 |
| 6 | Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake | 4 |
| 7 | Pelican Valley Health Center | 5 |
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