Pioneer Memorial Care Center
Overview
Pioneer Memorial Care Center is located in Erskine, MN, part of Polk County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 396. 23.8% of residents are 65 years or older, 7.3% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Knute Township, Badger Township, and Lessor Township.
Our network provides data for 3 senior living communities in Erskine, MN with this community.
About the Community
A nonprofit corporation, Pioneer Memorial Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 58 beds with an average occupancy rate of 53.3%.
Both resident and family council are available. Pioneer Memorial Care 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
Pioneer Memorial Care 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 Minnesota’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
A
6.1% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 13.4% less than the nation and 6.2% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
F
32.3% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 17.8% more than the nation and 15.6% more than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
F
77.2% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 30.2% more than the nation and 27.7% more than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
B
0.8% of residents have depressive symptoms, 6.7% less than the nation and 3.8% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
F
7% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 3.6% more than the nation and 2.8% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
C
13.1% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 1.5% less than the nation and the same as the state.
Influenza Vaccine
D
94.9% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 0.5% less than the nation and 0.6% 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
A
100% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 7.3% more than the nation and 3.7% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
A
0.9% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 7.2% less than the nation and 5.8% less than the state.
UTI
D
2.4% of residents have a urinary tract infection, the same as the nation and 0.4% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
F
3.1% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 1.5% more than the nation and 0.5% more than the state.
Weight Loss
B
4.4% of residents lose too much weight, 1.6% less than the nation and 0.1% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
D
20.6% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 2.6% more than the nation and 2.5% more than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
D
2.3% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 0.5% more than the nation and 0.3% more than the state.
Improvements in Function
B
81.5% of residents saw improvements in function, 7.2% more than the nation and 4.7% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
A
100% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 20.5% more than the nation and 11.9% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
F
54.9% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 21.8% less than the nation and 23.2% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
A
97% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 9.7% more than the nation and 3.5% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
A
97% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 39.7% more than the nation and 23.6% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
F
66.7% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 20.2% less than the nation and 17.9% less than the state.
Staff Boosters
B
66.7% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 23.8% more than the nation and 22.7% more than the state.
Staffing Hours
Pioneer Memorial Care 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 Minnesota’s averages.
Nurse Aide
A
Nurse aide hours total 2 hours and 44 minutes per resident daily, 32 minutes longer than the nation and 18 minutes longer than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
F
Licensed partial nurse hours total 22 minutes per resident daily, 30 minutes shorter than the nation and 19 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
A
Registered nurse hours total 53 minutes per resident daily, 12 minutes longer than the nation and 11 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 25 minutes per resident daily, 2 minutes shorter than the nation and 14 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
D
Physical therapist hours total 1 minute per resident daily, 2 minutes shorter than the nation and 2 minutes shorter than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pioneer Memorial Care Center residents that require a hospital visit, Essentia Health-Fosston is the closest, 12.85 miles away. Mahnomen Health Center is the next nearest, 24.17 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Palubickis Pharmacy, 12.12 miles away, and Nord’s Pharmacy And Gifts, 12.2 miles away. Thrifty White Drug and Thrifty White Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Lesmeister Dental and Irons Family Union Lake Co are 4.81 miles and 6.54 miles away. As for vision care, Sanford Health Fosston Eye Center & Optical is 12.25 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Central Park is 29.93 miles away. Fosston Theatre is 12.19 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in McIntosh Library, 4.69 miles from Pioneer Memorial Care Center.
Nearby places of worship include United Methodist Church and Thriving Life Church. The former is 1.3 miles, and the latter is 1.3 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Hair Talk Salon is 12.22 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Hot Stuff Pizza & Subs and Duffer’s Sports Bar & Grill, 0.17 miles and 0.3 miles away. Joe DiMaggio’s Grill & Pizza and Parenteau’s of Da Tacos are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Groceries Plus is 1.37 miles away, and McIntosh Country Store is 4.66 miles away. Jereds Grocery and Toupins Grocery are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at American State Bank of Grygla, 1.42 miles away, or Citibank, 1.45 miles away. First National Bank of McIntosh and Mn House Loans are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Erskine
July was Erskine’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 78°F. Conversely, its coldest month was February. The average low in February was -11°F.
The city saw 7.98 inches of precipitation, 80.04 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 74% over the last 12 months.