Foothills Review

In the fourth quarter of 2023, Cleveland Pines stood out as the third largest nursing home in Cleveland County, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 120 beds available, 25 less than the average in Cleveland County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 95.2 residents during that period.

Cleveland Pines had an overall rating of 3 from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.6 recorded for nursing homes in North Carolina.

During the quarter, White Oak Manor - Shelby stood out as the largest nursing home in Cleveland County, with 160 beds available. White Oak Manor - Kings Mountain came in second place, with 154 beds available.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Cleveland Pines has spent a total of $5,650 in two fines and suffered two penalties.

In total, there was one non-profit nursing home in Cleveland County, North Carolina.

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	White Oak Manor - Shelby	1
2	White Oak Manor - Kings Mountain	4
3	Cleveland Pines	3