Providence Healthcare ranked 2nd largest among Upson County nursing homes in Q1

Providence Healthcare was the second largest nursing home in Upson County during the first quarter of 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reported.

The facility offered 110 beds, placing it nine above the Upson County average for that quarter. On average, it served 75.1 residents during this time frame.

CMS assigned Providence Healthcare an overall rating of 3 out of 5, surpassing Georgia’s statewide nursing home average of 2.7.

During the same period, Harborview Health Systems Thomaston led as the largest nursing home in the county, featuring 119 beds. Riverside Health and Rehabilitation placed third, operating with 73 beds.

Providence Healthcare reported no fines or penalties as of the first quarter of 2026.

There were two for-profit nursing homes operating in Upson County, Georgia, during this period.

U.S. Census Bureau estimates show the nation’s older adult population is increasing while younger age groups decrease. Between 2020 and 2024, the U.S. population age 65 and older grew by 13%, contrasted with a 1.7% drop among those under 18. Over the last century, the country’s older adult population expanded significantly, rising from 4.9 million in 1920 to over 61 million in 2024.

A 2021 study estimates about half of these older adults, or nearly 28 million people, may need long-term services and supports. It further predicts that more than a third could eventually require 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. “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.”

Information in this article was sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The original data can be found here.