During the opening quarter of 2026, Medico, LLC owned Washington Care Center, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reported. Located in Washington County, the facility has operated under Medico, LLC ownership since Jan. 1, 2008.
Washington Care Center operates as a for-profit facility.
That quarter, the nursing home achieved a four-star overall CMS rating—higher than the Mississippi state average of 2.7 for nursing homes. CMS bases ratings on vital measures including health inspections, staff levels, and the quality of care offered to residents.
Data indicates Washington Care Center housed an average of 54.4 residents daily in the first quarter of 2026, with a total of 60 beds. The center is not affiliated with a hospital.
In the first quarter of 2026, the facility paid $4,017 in a single fine and incurred one penalty.
There were 4 for-profit nursing homes in Washington County, Mississippi during this period.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates show the number of older adults in the nation continues to rise as the younger population decreases. Between 2020 and 2024, Americans age 65 and older grew by 13%, while those under 18 declined by 1.7%. Over the last 100 years, the older adult population has expanded significantly, from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million in 2024.
A study published in 2021 estimates that nearly half of this demographic, about 28 million people, will need long-term services and support, with projections indicating that over one-third may 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, an education group focused on 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.”
| Nursing Home | Owner | Ownership Type | Overall Rating | Avg. No. of Residents per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS Care Center of Greenville | Steven Delaney and Garry Pace | For profit – Corporation | 5 | 72.4 |
| Washington Care Center | Medico, LLC | For profit – Corporation | 4 | 54.4 |
Information in this article was sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Access the source data here.
