Pondera Medical Center Ltc
Overview
Pondera Medical Center Ltc is located in Conrad, MT, part of Pondera County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 2,354. 22.5% of residents are 65 years or older, 6% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Brady, Valier, and Shelby.
Our network provides data for 2 senior living communities in Conrad, MT with this community.
About the Community
A nonprofit corporation, Pondera Medical Center Ltc accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 59 beds with an average occupancy rate of 72.7%.
Resident council is available. Pondera Medical Center Ltc 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
Pondera Medical Center Ltc 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
D
25.7% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 6.2% more than the nation and 10.5% more than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
C
13.9% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 0.6% less than the nation and 2.7% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
C
48.1% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 1.1% more than the nation and 5.9% more than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
D
5.8% of residents have depressive symptoms, 1.7% less than the nation and 0.7% more than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
D
5.1% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 1.7% more than the nation and 0.2% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
A
8% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 6.6% less than the nation and 7.4% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
A
100% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 4.6% more than the nation and 5.8% more 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
A
100% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 7.3% more than the nation and 8.3% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
C
6.8% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 1.3% less than the nation and 1.6% less than the state.
UTI
C
1.9% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 0.5% less than the nation and 1.4% less 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 2.5% less than the state.
Weight Loss
F
9% of residents lose too much weight, 3% more than the nation and 1.4% more than the state.
Worsening Movability
B
11% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 7% less than the nation and 7.6% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
A
100% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 20.5% more than the nation and 26.1% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
A
96.9% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 20.2% more than the nation and 25.3% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
B
92.9% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 5.6% more than the nation and 4.2% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
B
73.8% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 16.5% more than the nation and 22% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
F
72.5% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 14.4% less than the nation and 3.3% less than the state.
Staff Boosters
D
22.8% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 20.1% less than the nation and 9.6% less than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Pondera Medical Center Ltc 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
C
Nurse aide hours total 2 hours and 13 minutes per resident daily, 1 minute longer than the nation and 4 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
D
Licensed partial nurse hours total 36 minutes per resident daily, 17 minutes shorter than the nation and 1 minute longer than the state.
Registered Nurse
C
Registered nurse hours total 34 minutes per resident daily, 6 minutes shorter than the nation and 17 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 21 minutes per resident daily, 6 minutes shorter than the nation and 15 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
F
The registered nurse turnover rate is 81.8%, 29.9% higher than the nation and 23% higher than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
F
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 70%, 16.7% higher than the nation and 6.2% higher than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pondera Medical Center Ltc residents that require a hospital visit, Pondera Medical Center is the closest, 0 miles away. Marias Medical Center is the next nearest, 23.69 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Olsons Drug, 0.61 miles away, and Northtown Drug, 23.38 miles away. Choteau Drug is another one in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Conrad Dental Center and Bryan D Haight DDS are 0.44 miles and 23.9 miles away. As for vision care, Eye Clinic is 0.5 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Harmon Park is 0.35 miles away. Orpheum Theatre is 0.7 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Conrad Public Library, 0.65 miles from Pondera Medical Center Ltc.
Nearby places of worship include Praise Tabernacle UPC and The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter-Day Saints. The former is 0.07 miles, and the latter is 0.21 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Clip & Cut Etcetera is 0.68 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Home Cafe and Joe’s Family Steakhouse, 0.67 miles and 0.68 miles away. The Lobby and Hot Stuff Pizza are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Conrad IGA is 0.73 miles away, and Super Dollar Discount Foods is 5.22 miles away. Currys Thriftway Market and Albertsons are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at 1st Liberty Federal Credit Union, 0.65 miles away, or Don Lee – Thrivent, 0.68 miles away. Stockman Bank and Independence Bank – Conrad are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Conrad
August was Conrad’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 83°F. Conversely, its coldest month was December. The average low in December was 7°F.
The city saw 6.84 inches of precipitation, 539.1 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 53% over the last 12 months.