Pine Crest Nursing Home
Overview
Pine Crest Nursing Home is located in Merrill, WI, part of Lincoln County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 9,337. 21.4% of residents are 65 years or older, 4.9% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Pine River, Berlin, and Brokaw.
Our network provides data for 4 senior living communities in Merrill, WI with this community.
About the Community
A county-owned entity, Pine Crest Nursing Home accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 120 beds with an average occupancy rate of 70.8%.
Resident council is available. Pine Crest Nursing 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
Pine Crest Nursing 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 Wisconsin’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
B
12.2% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 7.3% less than the nation and 3.2% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
C
13.7% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 0.8% less than the nation and 0.1% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
C
46.1% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 0.9% less than the nation and 4.9% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
C
1.9% of residents have depressive symptoms, 5.6% less than the nation and 4.4% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
F
5.8% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 2.4% more than the nation and 2.6% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
B
12.1% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 2.5% less than the nation and 1.2% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
D
93.9% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 1.5% less than the nation and 1.4% less 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
C
98.8% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 6.1% more than the nation and 2.9% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
C
8.5% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 0.4% more than the nation and 1.5% more than the state.
UTI
C
1.3% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 1.1% less than the nation and 1.9% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
F
4% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 2.4% more than the nation and 1.4% more than the state.
Weight Loss
A
2.5% of residents lose too much weight, 3.5% less than the nation and 3.1% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
B
11.7% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 6.3% less than the nation and 8.6% 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 1.3% less than the state.
Improvements in Function
C
72.8% of residents saw improvements in function, 1.5% less than the nation and 2.6% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
B
95.3% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 15.8% more than the nation and 7.5% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
B
93.3% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 16.6% more than the nation and 13.5% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
C
88.6% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 1.3% more than the nation and 1.7% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
B
80.7% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 23.4% more than the nation and 13% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
F
64.1% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 22.8% less than the nation and 21.8% less than the state.
Staff Boosters
C
43.1% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 0.2% more than the nation and 0.3% less than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pine Crest Nursing Home residents that require a hospital visit, Good Samaritan Health Center is the closest, 0.95 miles away. Aspirus Network is the next nearest, 13.93 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Walgreens, 0.67 miles away, and Young’s Drug Store, 1.36 miles away. Ascension Wi Retail Ph and CVS Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Edward R Long DMD and Oakpark Dental are 0.44 miles and 0.44 miles away. As for vision care, Optical-Rezin Optical is 1.02 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Lion’s Park is 1.59 miles away, and Council Grounds State Park is 3.53 miles away. Cosmo Theatre is 0.97 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in TB Scott Free Library, 1.61 miles from Pine Crest Nursing Home.
Nearby places of worship include Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church and Saint Francis Xavier Church. The former is 0.27 miles, and the latter is 0.29 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Looks Unlimited is 0.44 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Champ’s Restaurant and New Pine Ridge Restaurant, 0.58 miles and 0.58 miles away. Lincoln Lanes and Dairy Queen are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Kinnikinnick Foods is 1.01 miles away, and Piggly Wiggly is 1.06 miles away. Walmart and Dave’s County Market are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Citibank, 0.44 miles away, or Associated Bank, 0.47 miles away. Lincoln Community Bank and Citibank are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Merrill
July was Merrill’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 78°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was -4°F.
The city saw 0.29 inches of precipitation, 103.61 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 75% over the last 12 months.