Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center
Overview
Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center is located in Polson, MT, part of Lake County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 5,357. 22.5% of residents are 65 years or older, 6% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Kerr, Jette, and Rocky Point.
Our network provides data for 1 senior living community in Polson, MT with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 70 beds with an average occupancy rate of 60.4%.
Resident council is available. Polson Health & 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
Polson Health & 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 Montana’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
F
29.8% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 10.3% more than the nation and 14.6% more than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
A
2.1% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 12.4% less than the nation and 14.5% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
D
54% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 7% more than the nation and 11.8% more than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
A
0% of residents have depressive symptoms, 7.5% less than the nation and 5.1% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
F
6.3% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 2.9% more than the nation and 1% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
C
15.7% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 1.1% more than the nation and 0.3% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
F
83.2% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 12.2% less than the nation and 11% less than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and 0.3% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
B
99.3% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 6.6% more than the nation and 7.6% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
B
4.3% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 3.8% less than the nation and 4.1% less than the state.
UTI
B
0.8% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 1.6% less than the nation and 2.5% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
D
1.6% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, the same as the nation and 0.9% less than the state.
Weight Loss
B
3.8% of residents lose too much weight, 2.2% less than the nation and 3.8% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
C
17.4% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 0.6% less than the nation and 1.2% 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 1.4% less than the state.
Improvements in Function
B
83.5% of residents saw improvements in function, 9.2% more than the nation and 9.3% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
82.5% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 3% more than the nation and 8.6% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
C
77.8% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 1.1% more than the nation and 6.2% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
D
85% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 2.3% less than the nation and 3.7% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
F
0% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 57.3% less than the nation and 51.8% less than the state.
Staff Primary Series
F
63.4% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 23.5% less than the nation and 12.4% less than the state.
Staff Boosters
F
0% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 42.9% less than the nation and 32.4% less than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Polson Health & 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 Montana’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
D
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 55 minutes per resident daily, 16 minutes shorter than the nation and 22 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
F
Licensed partial nurse hours total 28 minutes per resident daily, 24 minutes shorter than the nation and 6 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
B
Registered nurse hours total 40 minutes per resident daily, the same as the nation and 12 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 27 minutes per resident daily, the same as the nation and 9 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
C
Physical therapist hours total 2 minutes per resident daily, 1 minute shorter than the nation and the same as the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
D
The registered nurse turnover rate is 62.5%, 10.6% higher than the nation and 3.7% higher than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
F
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 70.6%, 17.3% higher than the nation and 6.8% higher than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center residents that require a hospital visit, Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center is the closest, 0.1 miles away. Saint Luke Community Healthcare is the next nearest, 10.93 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Credena St. Joseph Medical Center Pharmacy, 0.1 miles away, and Healthcare Plus Medical Equipment, 0.6 miles away. Super 1 Pharmacy-Hcp and Providence Lakeshore Pharmacy – Polson are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Bird Family Dentistry PC and Karvandi & Sayre Orthodontics are 0.55 miles and 0.55 miles away. As for vision care, Polson Family Eyecare is 0.7 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Riverside Park is 0.87 miles away, and Polson Bay View Point is 2.85 miles away. Polson Theatres is 0.67 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Polson City Library, 0.91 miles from Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center.
Nearby places of worship include New Life Church Polson and Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. The former is 0.15 miles, and the latter is 0.18 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Long Law Office PC is 0.76 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Blodgett Creamery & Coffee Saloon and Stageline Pizza Company of Polson, 0.7 miles and 0.7 miles away. The Cove Deli & Pizza and Pop’s Grill are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Main Street Market is 0.82 miles away, and Moodys Market is 1.17 miles away. Walmart and Pablo Quality Foods are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Whitefish Credit Union – Polson Branch, 0.78 miles away, or First Citizens Bank Of Polson, 0.81 miles away. Citibank and First Interstate Bank are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Polson
July was Polson’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 84°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 15°F.
The city saw 17.86 inches of precipitation, 491.2 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 68% over the last 12 months.