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 121 beds available, 22 more than the average in Brown County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 71 residents during that period.
Songbird Lodge boasted an overall rating of 4 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.5 recorded for nursing homes in Texas.
During the quarter, Brownwood Nursing and Rehabilitation stood out as the largest nursing home in Brown County, with 128 beds available. Oak Ridge Manor came in third place, with 114 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Songbird Lodge achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.
In total, there were two public nursing homes in Brown 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.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brownwood Nursing and Rehabilitation | 1 |
| 2 | Songbird Lodge | 4 |
| 3 | Oak Ridge Manor | 2 |
| 4 | Care Nursing and Rehabilitation | 5 |
| 5 | Cross Country Healthcare Center | 1 |
| 6 | Pecan Bayou Nursing and Rehabilitation | 5 |
| 7 | Bangs Nursing and Rehabilitation | 4 |
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