Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Overview
Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located in Polk City, IA, part of Polk County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 5,751. 5.3% of residents are 65 years or older, 11.2% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Granger, Sheldahl, and Alleman.
Our network provides data for 1 senior living community in Polk City, IA with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 68 beds with an average occupancy rate of 58.4%.
Resident council is available. Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation 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
Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation 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 Iowa’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
F
28.9% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 9.4% more than the nation and 10.1% more than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
A
4.1% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 10.4% less than the nation and 12.8% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
C
43.9% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 3.1% less than the nation and 1.7% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
F
12.4% of residents have depressive symptoms, 4.9% more than the nation and 7.8% more than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
D
3.8% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 0.4% more than the nation and 0.1% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
F
21.1% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 6.5% more than the nation and 4.3% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
C
97.8% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 2.4% more than the nation and 1.7% more than the state.
Physical Restraints
F
5% of residents were physically restrained, 4.8% more than the nation and 4.8% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
94.3% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 1.6% more than the nation and 0.5% less than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
B
5.8% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 2.3% less than the nation and 0.3% less than the state.
UTI
C
1.9% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 0.5% less than the nation and 1.2% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
C
1.4% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 0.2% less than the nation and 1.4% less than the state.
Weight Loss
D
6.8% of residents lose too much weight, 0.8% more than the nation and 1.6% more than the state.
Worsening Movability
F
28% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 10% more than the nation and 8.8% more 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 1.8% less than the state.
Improvements in Function
C
77.4% of residents saw improvements in function, 3.1% more than the nation and 1.9% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
73.6% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 5.9% less than the nation and 12% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
D
71.4% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 5.3% less than the nation and 3% less than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation 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 Iowa’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
B
Nurse aide hours total 2 hours and 21 minutes per resident daily, 9 minutes longer than the nation and 3 minutes longer than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
F
Licensed partial nurse hours total 21 minutes per resident daily, 31 minutes shorter than the nation and 15 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
B
Registered nurse hours total 53 minutes per resident daily, 12 minutes longer than the nation and 8 minutes longer than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 25 minutes per resident daily, 2 minutes shorter than the nation and 5 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
D
Physical therapist hours total 1 minute per resident daily, 2 minutes shorter than the nation and the same as the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
F
The registered nurse turnover rate is 81.8%, 29.9% higher than the nation and 32.8% higher than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
F
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 72.5%, 19.2% higher than the nation and 18.5% higher than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center residents that require a hospital visit, VA Central Iowa Health Care System is the closest, 10.46 miles away. Broadlawns Medical Center is the next nearest, 11.57 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Big Creek Pharmacy, 0.55 miles away, and North Ankeny Medical Park, 6.43 miles away. Medicap Pharmacy and Right Dose LTC Pharmacy of Ankeny are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Cornerstone Dental and Ankeny Orthodontics PC are 0.53 miles and 5.35 miles away. As for vision care, Polk City Eyecare is 0.33 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Polk City Square is 0.48 miles away, and Marina Cove Park is 1.13 miles away. Wynnsong is 6.23 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Polk City Community Library, 0.54 miles from Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Nearby places of worship include Lakeside Fellowship and Lakeside Fellowship. The former is 0.46 miles, and the latter is 0.48 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Giggles Salon is 0.46 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Papa’s Pizzeria and The Creamery, 0.46 miles and 0.5 miles away. Dotties Landmark Bar & Grill and SUBWAY are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Fareway is 0.63 miles away, and ALDI is 6.29 miles away. Walmart and Fareway are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Grinnell State Bank, 0.52 miles away, or Luana Savings Bank, 0.53 miles away. Earlham Bank and Wells Fargo are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Polk City
July was Polk City’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 85°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 6°F.
The city saw 27.67 inches of precipitation, 39.98 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 68% over the last 12 months.