Pennypack Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Overview
Pennypack Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 1,576,251. 13.7% of residents are 65 years or older, 2.8% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Fox Chase, Rockledge, and Abington Township.
Our network provides data for 94 senior living communities in Philadelphia, PA with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit partnership, Pennypack Nursing and Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 54 beds with an average occupancy rate of 89.1%.
Both resident and family council are available. Pennypack Nursing and Rehabilitation 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
Pennypack Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 Pennsylvania’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
A
2.3% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 17.2% less than the nation and 17.5% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
A
0.8% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 13.7% less than the nation and 14.8% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
D
60% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 13% more than the nation and 5.1% more than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
B
1.2% of residents have depressive symptoms, 6.3% less than the nation and 1.9% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
D
3.7% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 0.3% more than the nation and 0.3% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
F
20.8% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 6.2% more than the nation and 6% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
F
85.9% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 9.5% less than the nation and 8.7% less 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
C
7.8% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 0.3% less than the nation and 0.2% more than the state.
UTI
D
3.2% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 0.8% more than the nation and 1.3% more than the state.
Urinary Catheter
C
1% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 0.6% less than the nation and 0.4% less than the state.
Weight Loss
B
4.1% of residents lose too much weight, 1.9% less than the nation and 2.2% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
F
33.4% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 15.4% more than the nation and 11.7% more than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
B
0.7% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 1.1% less than the nation and 0.8% less than the state.
Improvements in Function
D
70.9% of residents saw improvements in function, 3.4% less than the nation and 1.6% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
B
95.2% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 15.7% more than the nation and 23.3% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
D
76.6% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 0.1% less than the nation and 4.7% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
B
95.8% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 8.5% more than the nation and 5.7% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
B
81.3% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 24% more than the nation and 18.6% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
C
92.7% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 5.8% more than the nation and 4.6% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
C
39% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 3.9% less than the nation and 1.4% more than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Pennypack Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 Pennsylvania’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
F
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 39 minutes per resident daily, 32 minutes shorter than the nation and 22 minutes shorter 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
B
Registered nurse hours total 49 minutes per resident daily, 8 minutes longer than the nation and the same as the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 33 minutes per resident daily, 5 minutes longer than the nation and the same as the state.
Physical Therapist
B
Physical therapist hours total 5 minutes per resident daily, 1 minute longer than the nation and the same as the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
C
The registered nurse turnover rate is 54.5%, 2.6% higher than the nation and 7.5% higher than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
D
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 57.1%, 3.8% higher than the nation and 7.5% higher than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pennypack Nursing and Rehabilitation Center residents that require a hospital visit, Jeanes Hospital is the closest, 0.94 miles away. Fox Chase-Temple University Hospital Bone Marrow Transplant Program is the next nearest, 0.94 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are CVS Pharmacy, 0.26 miles away, and Penny Med Pharmacy, 0.27 miles away. Verree Health Mart Pharmacy & Pharmacy and Url Pharma are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Onhealthcare Dental and Louis Zislis DDS are 0 miles and 0.22 miles away. As for vision care, Superior Ophthalmic Source is 0.68 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Burholme Park is 1.06 miles away, and Jardel Playground is 1.08 miles away. Regal Cinemas Entertainment Group is 1.95 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Free Library of Philadelphia – Fox Chase Branch, 0.71 miles from Pennypack Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Nearby places of worship include CrossRoads Grace Brethren and Bethel Deliverance Church. The former is 0.23 miles, and the latter is 0.38 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Vicky’s Nail Salon is 0.23 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Verree Express Pizza and China Bowl Restaurant, 0.15 miles and 0.24 miles away. Phillys Finest Pizza and Phila Pizza Point are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Lees Foodland Market is 0.71 miles away, and Lees Foodland Market is 0.71 miles away. Cottman Corp Cottman Food and Sab Rosos Gold Level are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Beneficial Bank, 0.15 miles away, or Univest, 0.18 miles away. Pennsylvania Gasoline Retail and Madison Bank are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Philadelphia
July was Philadelphia’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 89°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 24°F.
The city saw 35.84 inches of precipitation, 29.9 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 63% over the last 12 months.