South Central Reporter

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

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 112 beds available, 23 more than the average in Clinton County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 30 residents during that period.

Breese Nursing Home boasted an overall rating of 5 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.6 recorded for nursing homes in Illinois.

During the quarter, Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living stood out as the second largest nursing home in Clinton County, with 109 beds available. Aviston Countryside Manor came in third place, with 97 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Breese Nursing Home achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.

In total, there were four for-profit nursing homes in Clinton County, Illinois.

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	Breese Nursing Home	5
2	Carlyle Healthcare and Senior Living	1
3	Aviston Countryside Manor	1
4	Clinton Manor Living Center	5