River Bend Times

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Fieldstone of Dewitt stood out as the third 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 70 beds available, two more than the average in Clinton County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 67.6 residents during that period.

Fieldstone of Dewitt 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, The Alverno Health Care Facility stood out as the largest nursing home in Clinton County, with 84 beds available. Eagle Point Health Care Center came in second place, with 75 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Fieldstone of Dewitt achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.

In total, there were two non-profit nursing homes in Clinton 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	The Alverno Health Care Facility	4
2	Eagle Point Health Care Center	3
3	Fieldstone of Dewitt	5
4	Wheatland Manor	5