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A look at Harbor Hillcenter, a nursing home in Belfast, Maine

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CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer

CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Harbor Hillcenter was owned by Genesis Healthcare of Maine, LLC, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The nursing home, located in Waldo County, has been owned by Genesis Healthcare of Maine, LLC since Oct. 2, 2012.

Harbor Hillcenter is registered as a non-profit facility.

During that period, the nursing home had an overall rating of two from the CMS, which is lagging behind the average of 3.0 recorded for nursing homes in Maine. CMS ratings evaluate nursing homes based on critical aspects such as health inspection outcomes, staffing levels, and the quality of care provided to residents.

According to the data, Harbor Hillcenter aided an average of 37.5 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023, with a total of 40 beds available. Currently, the nursing home is not located within a hospital.

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

In total, there was one non-profit nursing home in Waldo County, Maine.

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.”

Nursing Homes in Waldo County as of Q4 2023

Nursing HomeOwnerOwnership TypeOverall RatingAvg. No. of Residents per day
Harbor HillcenterGenesis Healthcare of Maine, LLCNon profit - Other237.5

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