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In the fourth quarter of 2023, New Madrid Living Center stood out as the largest nursing home in New Madrid County, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 112 beds available, 33 more than the average in New Madrid County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 58.9 residents during that period.

New Madrid Living Center boasted an overall rating of 4 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.5 recorded for nursing homes in Missouri.

During the quarter, Cotton Point Living Center stood out as the second largest nursing home in New Madrid County, with 89 beds available. Gideon Care Center came in third place, with 72 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, New Madrid Living Center achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.

In total, there were five for-profit nursing homes in New Madrid County, Missouri.

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	New Madrid Living Center	4
2	Cotton Point Living Center	3
3	Gideon Care Center	2
4	Delta South Nursing and Rehabilitation	3
4	Portageville Health Care Center	2