During the first quarter of 2026, Mark Sims owned the TLC Nursing Center, as indicated by data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Situated in Blount County, Sims has overseen the facility since May 1, 2022.
TLC Nursing Center operates as a for-profit organization.
Throughout that time, the nursing facility earned a five overall from CMS, surpassing Alabama’s state nursing home average of 3.0. CMS assigns ratings based on health inspection findings, staffing numbers, and the quality of resident care and services.
Data shows TLC Nursing Center supported an average of 96.2 daily residents in the first quarter of 2026, with a maximum capacity of 103 beds. The facility is not affiliated with or based in a hospital.
As of the first quarter of 2026, the center recorded no fines or penalties.
Altogether, Blount County, Alabama, had two for-profit nursing home facilities.
U.S. Census Bureau estimates show continued growth of the country’s older adult population, while the number of younger residents decreased. Between 2020 and 2024, Americans age 65 or older grew by 13%, whereas people under 18 declined by 1.7%. The population of older adults in the U.S. has expanded sharply across the last century, from 4.9 million in 1920 to over 61 million by 2024.
A 2021 study indicates nearly half of adults in this age group—about 28 million people—may need long-term services and support, and projections suggest over one-third will 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 insurance education organization. “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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diversicare of Oneonta | Diversicare Leasing Company III, LLC | For profit – Corporation | 2 | 111.2 |
| TLC Nursing Center | Mark Sims | For profit – Corporation | 5 | 96.2 |
Details provided in this article originate from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The dataset is accessible here.
