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In the fourth quarter of 2023, Four Winds Nursing Facility stood out as the largest nursing home in Jackson County, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 96 beds available, 24 more than the average in Jackson County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 76 residents during that period.

Four Winds Nursing Facility boasted an overall rating of 5 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.9 recorded for nursing homes in Ohio.

During the quarter, Ayden Healthcare of Jackson stood out as the second largest nursing home in Jackson County, with 82 beds available. Jenkins Memorial Health Facility came in third place, with 59 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Four Winds Nursing Facility achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.

In total, there were two non-profit nursing homes in Jackson County, Ohio.

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	Four Winds Nursing Facility	5
2	Ayden Healthcare of Jackson	3
3	Jenkins Memorial Health Facility	4
4	Edgewood Manor of Wellston	4