What was largest nursing home in New London County as of Q4 2023?

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Complete Care at Groton Regency, LLC stood out as the largest nursing home in New London County, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 162 beds available, 56 more than the average in New London County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 117.9 residents during that period.

Complete Care at Groton Regency, LLC had an overall rating of 3 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.9 recorded for nursing homes in Connecticut.

During the quarter, Complete Care at Harrington Court, LLC|Bride Brook Rehabilitation and Nursing Center|Apple Rehabilitation Uncasville stood out as the second largest nursing homes in New London County, with 130 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Complete Care at Groton Regency, LLC has spent a total of $20,166 in two fines and suffered two penalties.

In total, there were 15 for-profit nursing homes in New London County, Connecticut.

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.”