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 163 beds available, 64 more than the average in Florence County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 147.1 residents during that period.
The Palms at Florence had an overall rating of 3 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.8 recorded for nursing homes in South Carolina.
During the quarter, Heritage Home of Florence, Inc. stood out as the second largest nursing home in Florence County, with 132 beds available. Faith Healthcare Center came in third place, with 104 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, The Palms at Florence has spent a total of $650 in one fine and suffered one penalty.
In total, there were six for-profit nursing homes in Florence 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 Palms at Florence | 3 |
| 2 | Heritage Home of Florence, Inc. | 1 |
| 3 | Faith Healthcare Center | 4 |
| 4 | Honorage Nursing Center | 4 |
| 4 | Lake City Scranton Healthcare Center | 1 |
| 4 | Southland Health Care Center | 2 |
| 4 | Carlyle Senior Care of Florence | 1 |
| 8 | Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Florenc | 5 |
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