Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab (Sinking Spring)
Overview
Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab (Sinking Spring) is located in Sinking Spring, PA, part of Berks County.
According to United States census data, the borough has a population of 4,283. 17.4% of residents are 65 years or older, .9% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Springmont, Whitfield, and West Wyomissing.
Our network provides data for 1 senior living community in Sinking Spring, PA with this community.
About the Community
A nonprofit corporation, Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab (Sinking Spring) accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 214 beds with an average occupancy rate of 78.3%.
Resident council is available. Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab (Sinking Spring) 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
Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab (Sinking Spring) reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Pennsylvania’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
A
9.3% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 10.2% less than the nation and 10.5% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
C
15% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 0.5% more than the nation and 0.6% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
C
51% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 4% more than the nation and 3.9% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
C
2.5% of residents have depressive symptoms, 5% less than the nation and 0.6% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
B
1.3% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 2.1% less than the nation and 2.1% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
B
11.9% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 2.7% less than the nation and 2.9% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
F
91.5% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 3.9% less than the nation and 3.1% less 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
F
68.5% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 24.2% less than the nation and 20.3% less than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
C
6.6% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 1.5% less than the nation and 1% less than the state.
UTI
D
3% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 0.6% more than the nation and 1.1% more than the state.
Urinary Catheter
F
4.4% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 2.8% more than the nation and 3% more than the state.
Weight Loss
D
8.5% of residents lose too much weight, 2.5% more than the nation and 2.2% more than the state.
Worsening Movability
D
24.1% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 6.1% more than the nation and 2.4% more than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
D
2.1% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 0.3% more than the nation and 0.6% more than the state.
Improvements in Function
D
72.2% of residents saw improvements in function, 2.1% less than the nation and 0.3% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
51.5% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 28% less than the nation and 20.4% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
F
31.1% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 45.6% less than the nation and 40.8% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
F
78% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 9.3% less than the nation and 12.1% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
F
23.7% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 33.6% less than the nation and 39% less than the state.
Staff Primary Series
D
84% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 2.9% less than the nation and 4.1% less than the state.
Staff Boosters
C
38.5% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 4.4% less than the nation and 0.9% more than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab (Sinking Spring) 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 Pennsylvania’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
D
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 52 minutes per resident daily, 19 minutes shorter than the nation and 9 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
D
Licensed partial nurse hours total 40 minutes per resident daily, 13 minutes shorter than the nation and 13 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
C
Registered nurse hours total 32 minutes per resident daily, 8 minutes shorter than the nation and 16 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 23 minutes per resident daily, 4 minutes shorter than the nation and 10 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
C
Physical therapist hours total 3 minutes per resident daily, the same as the nation and 1 minute shorter than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
B
The registered nurse turnover rate is 44%, 7.9% lower than the nation and 3% lower than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
C
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 55.5%, 2.2% higher than the nation and 5.9% higher than the state.
Administrator
C
1 administrator left the facility within a recent one-year period, 0.3 more than the nation and 0.2 more than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab (Sinking Spring) residents that require a hospital visit, Reading Hospital-West Reading Campus is the closest, 3.73 miles away. Caron Pennsylvania is the next nearest, 4.21 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are CVS Pharmacy, 0.5 miles away, and Ronco’s Pharmacy, 0.82 miles away. CVS Pharmacy and Rite Aid are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Elite Dentistry and Sinking Spring Family Dental are 0.39 miles and 0.44 miles away. As for vision care, Campanella & Pearah is 0.44 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Len Oak Park & Pavilion is 0.43 miles away, and Willow Glen Park is 0.9 miles away. Fox Theatres is 3.18 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Sinking Spring Public Library, 0.37 miles from Promedica Skilled Nursing and Rehab (Sinking Spring).
Nearby places of worship include Koinos Community Church and Reading Full Gospel Korean Church. The former is 0.38 miles, and the latter is 0.39 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, William Guidici Barber Shop is 0.22 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Tap Pro Tavern Services and McDonald’s, 0.4 miles and 0.42 miles away. The Tomcat Cafe and Paparone’s are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Grocery Outlet is 0.83 miles away, and Giant Food Store is 1.09 miles away. Weis Markets and Weis Markets are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Chase Bank Capital Funding, 0.36 miles away, or Carteret Mortgage, 0.41 miles away. Berks Community Federal Credit Union and Becky Schweitzer – Thrivent are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Sinking Spring
July was Sinking Spring’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 88°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 21°F.
The borough saw 36.45 inches of precipitation, 46.8 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 66% over the last 12 months.