Pigeon Falls HCC
Overview
Pigeon Falls HCC is located in Pigeon Falls, WI, part of Trempealeau County.
According to United States census data, the village has a population of 378. 40.4% of residents are 65 years or older, 23.9% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Hale, Whitehall, and Taylor.
Our network provides data for 1 senior living community in Pigeon Falls, WI with this community.
About the Community
A city- and county-owned entity, Pigeon Falls HCC accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 37 beds with an average occupancy rate of 94.9%.
Resident council is available. Pigeon Falls HCC 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
Pigeon Falls HCC reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Wisconsin’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
B
13.2% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 6.3% less than the nation and 2.2% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
A
4.4% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 10.1% less than the nation and 9.4% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
D
55.9% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 8.9% more than the nation and 4.9% more than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
D
4.3% of residents have depressive symptoms, 3.2% less than the nation and 2% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
B
1.4% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 2% less than the nation and 1.8% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
C
13.4% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 1.2% less than the nation and 0.1% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
A
100% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 4.6% more than the nation and 4.7% more than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and 0.1% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
A
100% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 7.3% more than the nation and 4.1% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
A
1% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 7.1% less than the nation and 6% less than the state.
UTI
C
2.1% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 0.3% less than the nation and 1.1% less 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 2.6% less than the state.
Weight Loss
A
3% of residents lose too much weight, 3% less than the nation and 2.6% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
B
10.6% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 7.4% less than the nation and 9.7% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
A
100% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 20.5% more than the nation and 12.2% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
B
93.5% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 16.8% more than the nation and 13.7% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
A
97.1% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 9.8% more than the nation and 6.8% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
A
91.4% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 34.1% more than the nation and 23.7% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
A
100% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 13.1% more than the nation and 14.1% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
F
8.5% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 34.4% less than the nation and 34.9% less than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Pigeon Falls HCC 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 Wisconsin’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
C
Nurse aide hours total 2 hours and 3 minutes per resident daily, 8 minutes shorter than the nation and 12 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
F
Licensed partial nurse hours total 25 minutes per resident daily, 27 minutes shorter than the nation and 10 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
B
Registered nurse hours total 47 minutes per resident daily, 7 minutes longer than the nation and 14 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 20 minutes per resident daily, 7 minutes shorter than the nation and 22 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
F
Physical therapist hours total 0 minutes per resident daily, 4 minutes shorter than the nation and 4 minutes shorter than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
A
The registered nurse turnover rate is 33.3%, 18.6% lower than the nation and 12.9% lower than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
D
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 62.2%, 8.9% higher than the nation and 8.7% higher than the state.
Administrator
A
0 administrators left the facility within a recent one-year period, 0.7 less than the nation and 0.6 less than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pigeon Falls HCC residents that require a hospital visit, Gundersen Tri-County Hospital & Clinics is the closest, 6.8 miles away. Black River Memorial Hospital is the next nearest, 19.33 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Colby Healthmart Pharmacy, 6.55 miles away, and Blair Pharmacy, 9 miles away. Mchs Osseo Pharmacy and Strum Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Matthews Family Dental and Richard B Brown are 7.29 miles and 7.79 miles away. As for vision care, Independence Gundersen Lutheran Clinic is 6.81 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Central Park is 10.74 miles away, and Memorial Park is 18.83 miles away. Carmike Cinemas is 26.73 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Whitehall Public Library, 6.56 miles from Pigeon Falls HCC.
Nearby places of worship include Evangelical Lutheran Church Call and Reaching Out Ministries. The former is 0.13 miles, and the latter is 3.54 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, The Mane Doctor is 10.63 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Hillbilly Fun Grill & Saloon and My Second Home Bar & Grill, 0.2 miles and 0.21 miles away. Jamie’s Last Resort and Shamps are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Tienda Guerrero is 6.52 miles away, and Jade Spring Artesian Water is 6.56 miles away. Clipper’s Foodliner and Farmers Organic Foods are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at State Bank of Arcadia, 6.48 miles away, or Jared Ingenthron – Thrivent, 6.51 miles away. Bryan Staff – Thrivent and Union Bank Of Blair are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Pigeon Falls
July was Pigeon Falls’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 82°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was -2°F.
The village saw 22.49 inches of precipitation, 51.42 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 72% over the last 12 months.