Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center
Overview
Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center is located in Pontotoc, MS, part of Pontotoc County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 5,684. 17.7% of residents are 65 years or older, 1.2% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Algoma, Ecru, and Randolph.
Our network provides data for 3 senior living communities in Pontotoc, MS with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 60 beds with an average occupancy rate of 72.2%.
Resident council is available. Pontotoc Health & Rehab 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
Pontotoc Health & Rehab 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 Mississippi’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
C
16.8% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 2.7% less than the nation and 6% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
F
24.7% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 10.2% more than the nation and 4.5% more than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
D
52.1% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 5.1% more than the nation and 2.1% more than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
B
0.7% of residents have depressive symptoms, 6.8% less than the nation and 1.6% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
C
3.3% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 0.1% less than the nation and the same as the state.
Increased Need for Help
A
8.1% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 6.5% less than the nation and 10.9% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
C
98.3% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 2.9% more than the nation and 1.7% more than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and 0.5% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
A
100% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 7.3% more than the nation and 3.2% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
C
6.6% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 1.5% less than the nation and 4% less than the state.
UTI
F
4.1% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 1.7% more than the nation and 1.1% 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 1.6% less than the state.
Weight Loss
D
6.7% of residents lose too much weight, 0.7% more than the nation and 0.8% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
B
11.3% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 6.7% less than the nation and 9.6% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
D
2.6% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 0.8% more than the nation and 0.6% less than the state.
Improvements in Function
F
63.9% of residents saw improvements in function, 10.4% less than the nation and 5.3% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
B
95% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 15.5% more than the nation and 9.9% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
B
87.9% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 11.2% more than the nation and 8.6% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
C
89.8% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 2.5% more than the nation and 3.8% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
B
81.6% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 24.3% more than the nation and 34.8% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
F
73.6% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 13.3% less than the nation and 12.4% less than the state.
Staff Boosters
D
20.7% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 22.2% less than the nation and 8.1% less than the state.
Staffing Hours
Pontotoc Health & Rehab 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 Mississippi’s averages.
Nurse Aide
D
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 50 minutes per resident daily, 21 minutes shorter than the nation and 25 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
B
Licensed partial nurse hours total 1 hour and 3 minutes per resident daily, 10 minutes longer than the nation and 3 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
B
Registered nurse hours total 45 minutes per resident daily, 4 minutes longer than the nation and 10 minutes longer than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 29 minutes per resident daily, 1 minute longer than the nation and 8 minutes longer than the state.
Physical Therapist
D
Physical therapist hours total 1 minute per resident daily, 2 minutes shorter than the nation and 1 minute shorter than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center residents that require a hospital visit, North Mississippi Medical Center-Pontotoc is the closest, 1.14 miles away. North Mississippi Medical Center is the next nearest, 16.91 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are CVS Pharmacy, 1.33 miles away, and Fred’s, 1.46 miles away. Montgomery Drugs and Friendship Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, South Main Dental and Duff Dental Clinic are 1.06 miles and 1.21 miles away. As for vision care, Vision Therapy Center is 1.28 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Ballard Park is 14.07 miles away, and BNA Park is 17.32 miles away. Movies on Time Temp Plus is 1.21 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Pontotoc Library, 1.39 miles from Pontotoc Health & Rehab Center.
Nearby places of worship include Abundant Life Christian Center and Highway 15 Church of Christ. The former is 0.18 miles, and the latter is 0.22 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, House Of Style is 1.37 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including BURGER KING and Hardee’s, 0.56 miles and 0.86 miles away. Ecru Fish & Steakhouse and Butcher Block Restaurant are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, City Lake Grocery is 1.06 miles away, and Tienda San Jose is 1.13 miles away. El Quetzal2 and Ez Monee Discount Grocery are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Renasant Bank, 1.25 miles away, or First Choice Bank, 1.28 miles away. First National Bank and BancorpSouth are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Pontotoc
July was Pontotoc’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 94°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 31°F.
The city saw 48.28 inches of precipitation, 5.7 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 69% over the last 12 months.