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Markle Health and Rehabilitation Q4 2023’s 2nd largest nursing home in Wells County

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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

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Markle Health and Rehabilitation stood out as the second largest nursing home in Wells County, tied with one other nursing home, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It shared its ranking with Christian Care Retirement Community.

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 86 beds available, 10 more than the average in Wells County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 70.1 residents during that period.

Markle Health and Rehabilitation had an overall rating of 1 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 2.9 recorded for nursing homes in Indiana.

During the quarter, Ossian Health Care and Rehabilitation Center stood out as the largest nursing home in Wells County, with 100 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Markle Health and Rehabilitation achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.

In total, there were two non-profit nursing homes in Wells County, Indiana.

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.”

Nursing Homes in Wells County as of Q4 2023

RankNursing HomeOverall Rating
1Ossian Health Care and Rehabilitation Center3
2Markle Health and Rehabilitation1
2Christian Care Retirement Community5
4River Terrace Health Care Center5

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