Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home
Overview
Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home is located in Erie, PA, part of Erie County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 93,999. 14.9% of residents are 65 years or older, 1.6% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Lawrence Park Township, Wesleyville, and Northwest Harborcreek.
Our network provides data for 29 senior living communities in Erie, PA with this community.
About the Community
A state-owned entity, Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home accepts Medicaid. The facility contains 107 beds with an average occupancy rate of 69.9%.
Both resident and family council are available. Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home 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
Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Pennsylvania’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
B
13% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 6.5% less than the nation and 6.8% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
D
18.7% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 4.2% more than the nation and 3.1% more than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
C
50.8% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 3.8% more than the nation and 4.1% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
D
4.2% of residents have depressive symptoms, 3.3% less than the nation and 1.1% more than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
F
8.7% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 5.3% more than the nation and 5.3% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
D
18.8% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 4.2% more than the nation and 4% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
C
96.9% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 1.5% more than the nation and 2.3% more than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and 0.2% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
A
100% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 7.3% more than the nation and 11.2% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
A
3.2% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 4.9% less than the nation and 4.4% less than the state.
UTI
D
3.5% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 1.1% more than the nation and 1.6% more than the state.
Urinary Catheter
F
3.3% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 1.7% more than the nation and 1.9% more than the state.
Weight Loss
C
5.5% of residents lose too much weight, 0.5% less than the nation and 0.8% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
C
19.1% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 1.1% more than the nation and 2.6% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
A
0% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 1.8% less than the nation and 1.5% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
A
98.9% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 19.4% more than the nation and 27% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
C
85.1% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 8.4% more than the nation and 13.2% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
A
100% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 12.7% more than the nation and 9.9% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
A
91.3% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 34% more than the nation and 28.6% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
D
83.7% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 3.2% less than the nation and 4.4% less than the state.
Staff Boosters
B
52.6% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 9.7% more than the nation and 15% more than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home 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 Pennsylvania’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
A
Nurse aide hours total 3 hours and 25 minutes per resident daily, 1 hour and 13 minutes longer than the nation and 1 hour and 23 minutes longer than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
B
Licensed partial nurse hours total 58 minutes per resident daily, 5 minutes longer than the nation and 5 minutes longer than the state.
Registered Nurse
A
Registered nurse hours total 1 hour and 33 minutes per resident daily, 53 minutes longer than the nation and 44 minutes longer than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 1 hour and 6 minutes per resident daily, 39 minutes longer than the nation and 33 minutes longer than the state.
Physical Therapist
B
Physical therapist hours total 4 minutes per resident daily, the same as the nation and 1 minute shorter than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
B
The registered nurse turnover rate is 41.4%, 10.5% lower than the nation and 5.6% lower than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
A
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 38.3%, 15% lower than the nation and 11.3% lower than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home residents that require a hospital visit, HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Erie is the closest, 0.64 miles away. UPMC Hamot is the next nearest, 0.77 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Rite Aid, 0.47 miles away, and Rehab Specialties, 0.5 miles away. Upmc Hamot Inpatient Pharmacy and CVS Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Demarco & Casella Dmd and Modern Dental Group are 0.77 miles and 0.77 miles away. As for vision care, Hardinger & Clement is 0.81 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Wayne Park is 0.6 miles away, and Griswold Park is 1.27 miles away. Erie Movie House is 5.29 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Erie County Public Library, 0.47 miles from Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home.
Nearby places of worship include Saint Hedwig Church and Saint Mary’s Orthodox Church. The former is 0.15 miles, and the latter is 0.25 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, D Block Barber Shop is 0.49 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Czartoryski Cafe and La Familia Restaurante, 0.34 miles and 0.35 miles away. Denny’s Ice Cream Stand and Kramers on The Avenue are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Quality Markets is 0.38 miles away, and G G’s Mini Market is 0.49 miles away. Global Market of and Hima Laya Market are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Erie Federal Credit Union, 0.4 miles away, or First Niagara Bank, 0.6 miles away. KeyBank and Erie General Electric Fcu are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Erie
August was Erie’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 81°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 17°F.
The city saw 41.31 inches of precipitation, 106.3 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 67% over the last 12 months.