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A look at Skilled Care of Mexia, a nursing home in Mexia, Texas

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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

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Skilled Care of Mexia was owned by West Wharton County Hospital District, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The nursing home, located in Limestone County, has been owned by West Wharton County Hospital District since June 1, 2022.

Skilled Care of Mexia is registered as a for-profit facility.

During that period, the nursing home had an overall rating of one from the CMS, which is lagging behind the average of 2.5 recorded for nursing homes in Texas. CMS ratings evaluate nursing homes based on critical aspects such as health inspection outcomes, staffing levels, and the quality of care provided to residents.

According to the data, Skilled Care of Mexia aided an average of 61.3 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023, with a total of 80 beds available. Currently, the nursing home is not located within a hospital.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Skilled Care of Mexia spent a total of $22,004 in two fines and suffered two penalties.

In total, there were three for-profit nursing homes in Limestone County, Texas.

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 Limestone County as of Q4 2023

Nursing HomeOwnerOwnership TypeOverall RatingAvg. No. of Residents per day
Groesbeck Long Term Care Nursing and RehabilitationSouth Limestone Hospital DistrictGovernment - Hospital district360.9
Mexia Long Term Care Nursing and RehabilitationSouth Limestone Hospital DistrictFor profit - Corporation346.3
Skilled Care of MexiaWest Wharton County Hospital DistrictFor profit - Corporation161.3

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