Tyler Reporter

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Anderson Nursing Center stood out as the third largest nursing home in Van Zandt County, tied with one other nursing home, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It shared its ranking with Azalea Trail Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 76 beds available, 10 less than the average in Van Zandt County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 40 residents during that period.

Anderson Nursing Center boasted an overall rating of 4 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.5 recorded for nursing homes in Texas.

During the quarter, Country Trails Wellness and Rehabilitation Center stood out as the largest nursing home in Van Zandt County, with 120 beds available. Crestwood Health and Rehabilitation Center came in second place, with 117 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Anderson Nursing Center has spent a total of $650 in one fine and suffered one penalty.

In total, there were five for-profit nursing homes in Van Zandt County, Texas.

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	Country Trails Wellness and Rehabilitation Center	4
2	Crestwood Health and Rehabilitation Center	4
3	Azalea Trail Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	5
3	Anderson Nursing Center	4
5	Canton Oaks	2
6	Van Healthcare	5