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
Baptist Memorial Hospital GT is registered as a non-profit facility.
During that period, the nursing home boasted an overall rating of five from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.5 recorded for nursing homes in Mississippi. 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, Baptist Memorial Hospital GT aided an average of 8.7 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023, with a total of 23 beds available. Currently, the nursing home located within a hospital.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Baptist Memorial Hospital GT achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.
In total, there were two non-profit nursing homes in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
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 Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Health and Rehabilitation | Vanguard Healthcare, LLC | For profit - Corporation | 1 | 81.8 |
| Baptist Memorial Hospital GT | Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation and Baptist Memorial Hospital - Golden Triangle, Inc. | Non profit - Corporation | 5 | 8.7 |
| The Windsor Place | Sandra Mascarenas, Gregory Phillips, Helen Phillips, and Kenneth Phillips | For profit - Corporation | 1 | 109.7 |
| Trinity Healthcare Center | United Methodist Senior Services of Golden Triangle Area, Inc. | Non profit - Corporation | 5 | 55.3 |
| Vineyard Court Nursing Center | Lynn Philippe, David Rotolo, and Robert Rotolo | For profit - Limited Liability company | 2 | 49.5 |
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