Pocahontas Center
Overview
Pocahontas Center is located in Marlinton, WV, part of Pocahontas County.
According to United States census data, the town has a population of 982. 18.4% of residents are 65 years or older, 1.9% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Huntersville, Hillsboro, and Cass.
Our network provides data for 1 senior living community in Marlinton, WV with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Pocahontas Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 68 beds with an average occupancy rate of 96.8%.
Resident council is available. Pocahontas 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
Pocahontas 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 West Virginia’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
C
20.4% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 0.9% more than the nation and 3.3% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
C
11.1% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 3.4% less than the nation and 5.3% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
C
50% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 3% more than the nation and 6% more than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
D
6.3% of residents have depressive symptoms, 1.2% less than the nation and 1.8% more than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
B
1.6% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 1.8% less than the nation and 3% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
B
10.6% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 4% less than the nation and 5.6% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
C
97.7% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 2.3% more than the nation and 2% 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
A
100% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 7.3% more than the nation and 4.4% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
A
3.1% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 5% less than the nation and 6% less than the state.
UTI
F
6.1% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 3.7% more than the nation and 2.4% more 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 1.7% less than the state.
Weight Loss
F
8.9% of residents lose too much weight, 2.9% more than the nation and 0.9% more than the state.
Worsening Movability
D
21.2% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 3.2% more than the nation and 2% 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 1.9% less than the state.
Improvements in Function
F
41% of residents saw improvements in function, 33.3% less than the nation and 29.9% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
A
100% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 20.5% more than the nation and 22.9% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
B
91.3% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 14.6% more than the nation and 18.3% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
B
93.9% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 6.6% more than the nation and 5.5% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
B
81.8% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 24.5% more than the nation and 15.9% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
A
98.6% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 11.7% more than the nation and 6.1% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
D
24.3% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 18.6% less than the nation and 17.1% less than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Pocahontas 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 West Virginia’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
D
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 48 minutes per resident daily, 23 minutes shorter than the nation and 21 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
F
Licensed partial nurse hours total 35 minutes per resident daily, 18 minutes shorter than the nation and 24 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
C
Registered nurse hours total 32 minutes per resident daily, 8 minutes shorter than the nation and 11 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 12 minutes per resident daily, 15 minutes shorter than the nation and 10 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
F
Physical therapist hours total 0 minutes per resident daily, 3 minutes shorter than the nation and 2 minutes shorter than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
B
The registered nurse turnover rate is 37.5%, 14.4% lower than the nation and 8.8% lower than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
C
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 53.8%, 0.5% higher than the nation and 0.4% higher than the state.
Administrator
A
0 administrators left the facility within a recent one-year period, 0.7 less than the nation and 0.5 less than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pocahontas Center residents that require a hospital visit, Pocahontas Memorial Hospital is the closest, 1.46 miles away. Bath Community Hospital is the next nearest, 21.14 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Pocahontas Pharmacy, 1.12 miles away, and Rite Aid, 1.35 miles away. Pocahontas Pharmacy and Rite Aid are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, John M Mallow Jr and John M Mallow Jr Dentist are 0.46 miles and 1.02 miles away. As for vision care, Prendergast E L Optometrist is 23.74 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Pocahontas County Family Resource Network is 0.16 miles away, and Watoga State Park is 7.28 miles away. R/C Covington Movie 3 is 30.09 miles away for an activity with little physical movement.
Nearby places of worship include Marlinton Presbyterian Church-Parsonage and Pocahontas Cooperative Parish. 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, Barber Stop WV is 13.96 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Snack Shack Topical Sno and Dorie’s Lounge, 0.25 miles and 0.3 miles away. French’s Diner and Pink Pig BBQ & Shrimp are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Fas Check Supermarket is 0.22 miles away, and Pocohontas IGA is 0.97 miles away. The Levels Depot and Mountain Grove General are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at City National Bank, 0.27 miles away, or First Citizens Bank, 0.34 miles away. Pendleton Community Bank and Citizens Bank of West Virginia are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Marlinton
August was Marlinton’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 17°F.
The town saw 40.65 inches of precipitation, 97.7 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 73% over the last 12 months.