Providence Transitional Care Center
Overview
Providence Transitional Care Center is located in Anchorage, AK, part of Anchorage County.
According to United States census data, the municipality has a population of 288,121. 11.1% of residents are 65 years or older, 5.4% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Eagle River, Point MacKenzie, and Hope.
Our network provides data for 445 senior living communities in Anchorage, AK with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Providence Transitional Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 50 beds with an average occupancy rate of 80.4%.
Resident council is available. Providence Transitional Care 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
Providence Transitional Care 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 Alaska’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
A
1.2% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 18.3% less than the nation and 14.8% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
B
8.9% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 5.6% less than the nation and 7% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
F
12.1% of residents have depressive symptoms, 4.6% more than the nation and 4.1% more than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
F
6% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 2.6% more than the nation and 2% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
A
6.2% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 8.4% less than the nation and 5.7% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
F
78.2% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 17.2% less than the nation and 18.8% 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
73.8% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 18.9% less than the nation and 21.4% less than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
F
14.5% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 6.4% more than the nation and 6% more than the state.
UTI
D
3.6% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 1.2% more than the nation and the same as the state.
Urinary Catheter
C
1.1% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 0.5% less than the nation and 2% less than the state.
Weight Loss
C
6.1% of residents lose too much weight, 0.1% more than the nation and 0.4% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
C
1% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 0.8% less than the nation and 0.4% less than the state.
Improvements in Function
F
53.3% of residents saw improvements in function, 21% less than the nation and 22.8% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
63.9% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 15.6% less than the nation and 17.1% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
C
79.5% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 2.8% more than the nation and 2.4% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
C
87.2% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 0.1% less than the nation and 6.3% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
C
70.2% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 12.9% more than the nation and 6.1% less than the state.
Staff Primary Series
A
100% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 13.1% more than the nation and 9.3% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
A
69.4% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 26.5% more than the nation and 18.5% more than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Providence Transitional Care 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 Alaska’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
A
Nurse aide hours total 2 hours and 42 minutes per resident daily, 30 minutes longer than the nation and 1 hour and 38 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
F
Licensed partial nurse hours total 20 minutes per resident daily, 33 minutes shorter than the nation and 25 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
A
Registered nurse hours total 3 hours and 29 minutes per resident daily, 2 hours and 48 minutes longer than the nation and 1 hour and 17 minutes longer than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 2 hours and 38 minutes per resident daily, 2 hours and 10 minutes longer than the nation and 59 minutes longer than the state.
Physical Therapist
A
Physical therapist hours total 33 minutes per resident daily, 28 minutes longer than the nation and 27 minutes longer than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
B
The registered nurse turnover rate is 40.6%, 11.3% lower than the nation and 7.7% lower than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
C
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 54.3%, 1% higher than the nation and 1.8% higher than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Providence Transitional Care Center residents that require a hospital visit, Alaska Regional Hospital is the closest, 1.79 miles away. Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Hospital is the next nearest, 1.87 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Alaska Managed Care Pharmacy, 0.28 miles away, and Costco Whse, 1 mile away. CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Gentlecare Dental Center and A DDS Justi are 0.59 miles and 0.59 miles away. As for vision care, Brian Cin OD is 0.43 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Nunaka Valley Park is 0.42 miles away, and Russian Jack Springs Park is 0.45 miles away. Alaska Theatre of Youth is 1.45 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Anchorage Daily News Library, 1.25 miles from Providence Transitional Care Center.
Nearby places of worship include Agape Worship Center and Lifespring Bible Church. The former is 0.67 miles, and the latter is 0.7 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Genesis Barbershop is 0.42 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Caffe D’arte Alaska and Baskin-Robbins, 0.13 miles and 0.18 miles away. McDonald’s and Smokehouse BBQ are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Carrs is 0.28 miles away, and Doerr Enterprises is 0.49 miles away. Hmong Alaska Grocery Store and Mini Stop are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Wells Fargo, 0.17 miles away, or Money Mart, 0.43 miles away. Denali Alaskan Federal Credit Union and Denali FCU are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Anchorage
June was Anchorage’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 70°F. Conversely, its coldest month was November. The average low in November was 9°F.
The municipality saw 18.93 inches of precipitation, 348 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 70% over the last 12 months.