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In the fourth quarter of 2023, Good Samaritan Society - Manson stood out as the second largest nursing home in Calhoun County, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 42 beds available, three more than the average in Calhoun County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 30.4 residents during that period.

Good Samaritan Society - Manson boasted an overall rating of 5 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.9 recorded for nursing homes in Iowa.

During the quarter, Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC stood out as the largest nursing home in Calhoun County, with 46 beds available. Sunny Knollcare Centre came in third place, with 38 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Good Samaritan Society - Manson achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.

In total, there were two non-profit nursing homes in Calhoun County, Iowa.

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	Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC	3
2	Good Samaritan Society - Manson	5
3	Sunny Knollcare Centre	1
4	Accura Healthcare of Pomeroy, LLC	4