Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center
Overview
Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center is located in Hazard, KY, part of Perry County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 5,111. 17.4% of residents are 65 years or older, .9% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Combs, Diablock, and Jeff.
Our network provides data for 2 senior living communities in Hazard, KY with this community.
About the Community
A state-owned entity, Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 120 beds with an average occupancy rate of 55.3%.
Resident council is available. Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center is not a continuing care retirement community.
The most recent standard fire safety inspection saw automatic sprinklers in all required areas.
Quality Measures and Vaccination Rates
Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Kentucky’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
F
34.6% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 15.1% more than the nation and 5.8% more than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
F
24.9% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 10.4% more than the nation and 9% more than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
A
27.2% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 19.8% less than the nation and 18.9% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
B
0.7% of residents have depressive symptoms, 6.8% less than the nation and 8.1% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
D
4.1% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 0.7% more than the nation and 0.3% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
F
22.1% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 7.5% more than the nation and 6.6% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
A
100% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 4.6% more than the nation and 4.5% more than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and 0.3% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
A
100% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 7.3% more than the nation and 7.8% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
A
3.9% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 4.2% less than the nation and 5.2% less than the state.
UTI
F
5.1% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 2.7% more than the nation and 2.4% more than the state.
Urinary Catheter
A
0% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 1.6% less than the nation and 1.4% less than the state.
Weight Loss
D
8.5% of residents lose too much weight, 2.5% more than the nation and 0.7% more than the state.
Worsening Movability
C
15.8% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 2.2% less than the nation and 4.4% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
C
85.7% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 9% more than the nation and 7.8% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
B
95.5% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 8.2% more than the nation and 8.7% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
B
79.1% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 21.8% more than the nation and 22.6% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
B
95.9% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 9% more than the nation and 10.7% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
C
40.9% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 2% less than the nation and 7.7% more than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center provides staffing information to the CMS, which the federal agency uses to calculate the below staffing data. Our team then sets each data point against the nation’s and Kentucky’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
A
Nurse aide hours total 3 hours and 38 minutes per resident daily, 1 hour and 26 minutes longer than the nation and 1 hour and 28 minutes longer than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
D
Licensed partial nurse hours total 41 minutes per resident daily, 11 minutes shorter than the nation and 10 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
A
Registered nurse hours total 1 hour and 47 minutes per resident daily, 1 hour and 6 minutes longer than the nation and 1 hour and 2 minutes longer than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 1 hour and 2 minutes per resident daily, 35 minutes longer than the nation and 32 minutes longer than the state.
Physical Therapist
C
Physical therapist hours total 3 minutes per resident daily, the same as the nation and the same as the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
A
The registered nurse turnover rate is 18.2%, 33.7% lower than the nation and 31.5% lower than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
B
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 45.7%, 7.6% lower than the nation and 10.3% lower than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center residents that require a hospital visit, Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center is the closest, 0.65 miles away. Kentucky River Medical Center is the next nearest, 20.67 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are CVS Pharmacy, 0.48 miles away, and Rite Aid, 0.49 miles away. King Pharmacy and Arh Hazard Med Center Rehab are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Orthodontic Center and Daria N Stone DMD are 0.44 miles and 0.55 miles away. As for vision care, Family Vision Clinic is 0.43 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Perry County Park is 1.49 miles away, and Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park is 11.75 miles away. Bookworms can find solace in Perry County Public Library, 2.84 miles from Paul E Patton Eastern Ky Veterans Center.
Nearby places of worship include Gospel Light and Hazard Village Church of Christ. The former is 0.33 miles, and the latter is 0.37 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Gene’s Barber Shop is 1.33 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including China King Buffet and La Pena, 0.38 miles and 0.38 miles away. SUBWAY and Papa John’s are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, United Grocery Outlet is 0.49 miles away, and Food City is 0.92 miles away. Walmart and Kinnikinnick Foods are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at First Financial Credit, 0.42 miles away, or Speedy Cash, 0.44 miles away. First Financial Credit and Community Trust Bank are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Hazard
June was Hazard’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 84°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 25°F.
The city saw 46.71 inches of precipitation, 30.38 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 71% over the last 12 months.