Pruitthealth - Augusta Hills
Overview
Pruitthealth – Augusta Hills is located in Augusta, GA, part of Richmond County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 201,196. 13.9% of residents are 65 years or older, 2.6% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are North Augusta, Kingston, and Belvedere.
Our network provides data for 15 senior living communities in Augusta, GA with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Pruitthealth – Augusta Hills accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 126 beds with an average occupancy rate of 59.6%.
Neither resident nor family council is available. Pruitthealth – Augusta Hills 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
Pruitthealth – Augusta Hills reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Georgia’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
B
11.9% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 7.6% less than the nation and 9.4% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
B
9.5% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 5% less than the nation and 8.6% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
A
27.1% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 19.9% less than the nation and 15.3% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
C
2.1% of residents have depressive symptoms, 5.4% less than the nation and 3.2% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
B
1.5% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 1.9% less than the nation and 1.7% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
C
14.9% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 0.3% more than the nation and 1.8% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
F
92% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 3.4% less than the nation and 3.7% less than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and 0.1% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
82.1% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 10.6% less than the nation and 11.3% less than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
F
17.9% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 9.8% more than the nation and 7.5% more than the state.
UTI
D
3.1% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 0.7% more than the nation and 0.1% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
C
0.8% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 0.8% less than the nation and 0.7% less than the state.
Weight Loss
B
3.1% of residents lose too much weight, 2.9% less than the nation and 3.8% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
F
28.7% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 10.7% more than the nation and 8% more than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
F
3.4% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 1.6% more than the nation and 0.7% more than the state.
Improvements in Function
F
51.2% of residents saw improvements in function, 23.1% less than the nation and 18.7% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
35.2% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 44.3% less than the nation and 44.3% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
F
24.1% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 52.6% less than the nation and 52.4% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
F
74.4% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 12.9% less than the nation and 12.4% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
F
17.1% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 40.2% less than the nation and 33.7% less than the state.
Staff Primary Series
A
100% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 13.1% more than the nation and 9.1% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
B
46.7% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 3.8% more than the nation and 16.7% more than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Pruitthealth – Augusta Hills 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 Georgia’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
F
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 40 minutes per resident daily, 31 minutes shorter than the nation and 13 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
B
Licensed partial nurse hours total 59 minutes per resident daily, 5 minutes longer than the nation and 6 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
D
Registered nurse hours total 25 minutes per resident daily, 15 minutes shorter than the nation and 1 minute shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 14 minutes per resident daily, 12 minutes shorter than the nation and 1 minute shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
D
Physical therapist hours total 2 minutes per resident daily, 2 minutes shorter than the nation and 1 minute shorter than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
D
The registered nurse turnover rate is 66.7%, 14.8% higher than the nation and 13.8% higher than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
D
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 59.7%, 6.4% higher than the nation and 6.5% higher than the state.
Administrator
F
2 administrators left the facility within a recent one-year period, 1.3 more than the nation and 1.2 more than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pruitthealth – Augusta Hills residents that require a hospital visit, Trinity Hospital of Augusta is the closest, 0.92 miles away. Georgia Regents Health Medical Center is the next nearest, 1.2 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Cardinal Health, 0.53 miles away, and Truecare, 0.59 miles away. Summerville Pharmacy and Janus Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Joe Dromsky Dmd and T I Hodges Jr Dr Dentist are 0.54 miles and 0.66 miles away. As for vision care, Jennings Murphy Opticians is 0.68 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Sand Hills Community Center & Park is 0.87 miles away, and Blount Park is 1.03 miles away. Imperial Theater is 2.58 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Appleby Library, 0.41 miles from Pruitthealth – Augusta Hills.
Nearby places of worship include CCG Gospel and Weeping & Mourning Womens Ministries. The former is 0.08 miles, and the latter is 0.08 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Micheles Hair Dimensions is 0.15 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Partridge Inn-P.I. Bar & Grill and The Bamboo Room, 0.15 miles and 0.15 miles away. Olde Time Burgers and Augusta Country Club are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Craigs Place is 0.99 miles away, and West End Market is 1.02 miles away. C & J Market and Kellys Mini Mart are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at TitleBucks Title Loans, 0.8 miles away, or Health Center Credit Union, 0.81 miles away. Health Center Credit Union and Security Federal Bank are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Augusta
June was Augusta’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 93°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 38°F.
The city saw 34.01 inches of precipitation, 3.2 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 64% over the last 12 months.