Phoebe Berks
Overview
Phoebe Berks is located in Wernersville, PA, part of Berks County.
According to United States census data, the borough has a population of 2,767. 28% of residents are 65 years or older, 11.5% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Robesonia, Reinholds, and Womelsdorf.
Our network provides data for 2 senior living communities in Wernersville, PA with this community.
About the Community
A nonprofit corporation, Phoebe Berks accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 120 beds with an average occupancy rate of 73.6%.
Resident council is available. Phoebe Berks 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
Phoebe Berks 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
D
21.6% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 2.1% more than the nation and 1.8% more than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
F
26.4% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 11.9% more than the nation and 10.8% more than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
F
85.3% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 38.3% more than the nation and 30.4% more than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
C
2.4% of residents have depressive symptoms, 5.1% less than the nation and 0.7% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
B
2.2% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 1.2% less than the nation and 1.2% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
D
16.8% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 2.2% more than the nation and 2% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
B
99.4% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 4% more than the nation and 4.8% 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
F
69.9% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 22.8% less than the nation and 18.9% less than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
A
3.3% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 4.8% less than the nation and 4.3% less than the state.
UTI
D
2.3% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 0.1% less than the nation and 0.4% more than the state.
Urinary Catheter
B
0.6% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 1% less than the nation and 0.8% less than the state.
Weight Loss
F
12.7% of residents lose too much weight, 6.7% more than the nation and 6.4% more than the state.
Worsening Movability
C
17.3% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 0.7% less than the nation and 4.4% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
B
0.3% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 1.5% less than the nation and 1.2% less than the state.
Improvements in Function
F
58.9% of residents saw improvements in function, 15.4% less than the nation and 13.6% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
46.3% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 33.2% less than the nation and 25.6% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
F
56.1% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 20.6% less than the nation and 15.8% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
A
99% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 11.7% more than the nation and 8.9% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
C
61.2% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 3.9% more than the nation and 1.5% less than the state.
Staff Primary Series
C
93.1% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 6.2% more than the nation and 5% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
C
39.7% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 3.2% less than the nation and 2.1% more than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Phoebe Berks 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
D
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 52 minutes per resident daily, 19 minutes shorter than the nation and 9 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
D
Licensed partial nurse hours total 46 minutes per resident daily, 7 minutes shorter than the nation and 7 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
B
Registered nurse hours total 48 minutes per resident daily, 7 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
A
Physical therapist hours total 7 minutes per resident daily, 3 minutes longer than the nation and 1 minute longer than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
B
The registered nurse turnover rate is 38.9%, 13% lower than the nation and 8.1% lower than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
C
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 48.9%, 4.4% lower than the nation and 0.7% lower than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Phoebe Berks residents that require a hospital visit, Caron Pennsylvania is the closest, 1.27 miles away. Saint Joseph Medical Center is the next nearest, 8.69 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Ronco’s Pharmacy, 2.89 miles away, and PharMerica, 3.32 miles away. Rite Aid and Rite Aid are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Schott Orthodontic Lab and Wertz Orthodontics are 0.07 miles and 2.51 miles away. As for vision care, Berks Family Eyecare is 2.72 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, South Mountain Park is 1.75 miles away, and Chapel Gate Park is 3.08 miles away. Newmanstown Theatre is 5.5 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Wernersville Public Library, 2.64 miles from Phoebe Berks.
Nearby places of worship include Green Terrace Mennonite Church and Lighthouse Christian Center. The former is 1.55 miles, and the latter is 2 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Firestone Gary Barber is 1.33 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Galen Hall Restaurant and Calabria Italian Restaurant, 1.51 miles and 1.84 miles away. Hot Dogges and Tosco Pizza & Italian Restaurant are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Mandy’s Snack-N-Pack is 2.1 miles away, and Weaver Markets is 2.46 miles away. Impact Foof Sales and C & S Wholesale Grocers are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Utilities Employee Credit Union, 2.07 miles away, or National Penn Bank, 2.37 miles away. Roger Yoh – Thrivent and Tompkins VIST Bank are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Wernersville
July was Wernersville’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 88°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 21°F.
The borough saw 37.29 inches of precipitation, 41.76 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 66% over the last 12 months.