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Washington County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Lakebridge, a Waters Community, LLC?

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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, Lakebridge, a Waters Community, LLC was owned by Michael Blisko and Gubin Enterprises Limited Partnership, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The nursing home, located in Washington County, has been owned by Michael Blisko and Gubin Enterprises Limited Partnership since Aug. 1, 2016.

Lakebridge, a Waters Community, LLC is registered as a for-profit facility.

During that period, the nursing home had an overall rating of three from the CMS, which is higher than the average of 2.6 recorded for nursing homes in Tennessee. 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, Lakebridge, a Waters Community, LLC aided an average of 100.6 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023, with a total of 109 beds available. Currently, the nursing home is not located within a hospital.

As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Lakebridge, a Waters Community, LLC achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.

In total, there were eight for-profit nursing homes in Washington County, Tennessee.

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 Washington County as of Q4 2023

Nursing HomeOwnerOwnership TypeOverall RatingAvg. No. of Residents per day
Abundant Christian Living Community RehabilitationJimmy LewisFor profit - Limited Liability company289.1
Agape Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a Waters CMA&F Realty, LLC, Michael Blisko, and Gubin Enterprises Limited PartnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company165.1
Four Oaks Health Care CenterMFI Healthcare TN II, LLCFor profit - Individual247.2
Lakebridge, a Waters Community, LLCMichael Blisko and Gubin Enterprises Limited PartnershipFor profit - Individual3100.6
Life Care Center of GrayGaye Harris, Forrest Preston, and Richard SwankerFor profit - Corporation269.2
NHC Healthcare, Johnson CityNhc-Op LPFor profit - Corporation5153.3
Princeton Transitional Care and Assisted LivingBlue Ridge Medical Management Corporation and SHC LP Holdings III, LLCFor profit - Individual542.4
The Waters of Johnson City, LLCMichael Blisko and Gubin Enterprises Limited PartnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company354.7

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