Senior Citizens Home ranks as Vance County’s 3rd largest facility in Q1 2026

Senior Citizens Home was the third largest nursing facility in Vance County during the first quarter of 2026, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reported.

The data shows the home provided 60 beds—17 fewer than the county average—to accommodate an average daily census of 56.6 residents during that time frame.

The CMS gave Senior Citizens Home an overall rating of 2 out of 5, falling short of North Carolina’s nursing home average rating of 2.9.

During the quarter, Kerr Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was Vance County’s largest nursing home with 92 beds, while Camellia Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehab took second place with 78 beds available.

As of the first quarter of 2026, the facility faced one fine totaling $55,760 and two penalties.

Vance County, North Carolina, was home to three for-profit nursing homes in total.

Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau show that the country’s population of adults 65 and older continues to rise while the number of younger residents declines. Between 2020 and 2024, Americans age 65 and above increased by 13%, as the under-18 population dropped by 1.7%. Over the last century, the older adult population in the U.S. has grown significantly, expanding from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million by 2024.

Nearly half of older adults—about 28 million people—may have a need for long-term services and supports, according to a 2021 study. The same study projects more than one-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.”

Details for this story come from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Find the source data here.