Pruitthealth - Augusta
Overview
Pruitthealth – Augusta 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 Kingston, North Augusta, and Martinez.
Our network provides data for 15 senior living communities in Augusta, GA with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Pruitthealth – Augusta accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 100 beds with an average occupancy rate of 83.8%.
Resident council is available. Pruitthealth – Augusta 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 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
14.1% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 5.4% less than the nation and 7.2% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
C
13.4% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 1.1% less than the nation and 4.7% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
C
47.7% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 0.7% more than the nation and 5.3% more than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
B
0.8% of residents have depressive symptoms, 6.7% less than the nation and 4.5% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
F
5.6% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 2.2% more than the nation and 2.4% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
A
7% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 7.6% less than the nation and 9.7% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
C
97% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 1.6% more than the nation and 1.3% more 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
C
97.2% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 4.5% more than the nation and 3.8% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
D
10.3% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 2.2% more than the nation and 0.1% less than the state.
UTI
C
1.4% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 1% less than the nation and 1.8% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
B
0.6% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 1% less than the nation and 0.9% less than the state.
Weight Loss
A
1.7% of residents lose too much weight, 4.3% less than the nation and 5.2% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
A
8.8% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 9.2% less than the nation and 11.9% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
F
3.8% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 2% more than the nation and 1.1% more than the state.
Improvements in Function
C
75% of residents saw improvements in function, 0.7% more than the nation and 5.1% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
C
90.7% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 11.2% more than the nation and 11.2% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
C
78.2% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 1.5% more than the nation and 1.7% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
C
89.1% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 1.8% more than the nation and 2.3% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
F
12% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 45.3% less than the nation and 38.8% 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
C
42.3% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 0.6% less than the nation and 12.3% more than the state.
Staffing Hours
Pruitthealth – Augusta 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.
Nurse Aide
F
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 25 minutes per resident daily, 47 minutes shorter than the nation and 29 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 1 minute shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
F
Registered nurse hours total 17 minutes per resident daily, 23 minutes shorter than the nation and 9 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 7 minutes per resident daily, 19 minutes shorter than the nation and 8 minutes shorter 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 Pruitthealth – Augusta residents that require a hospital visit, Trinity Hospital of Augusta is the closest, 1.28 miles away. Augusta VA Medical Center is the next nearest, 1.28 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are CVS Pharmacy, 0.54 miles away, and Peach Orchard Drugs, 1.31 miles away. Summerville Pharmacy and Barney’s are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Augusta Smiles Youth Dentistry and Dr Dwayne McGahee are 0.46 miles and 0.65 miles away. As for vision care, Jennings Murphy Opticians is 1.47 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Pendleton King Park is 0.86 miles away, and Sand Hills Community Center & Park is 2.44 miles away. Imperial Theater is 3.67 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Reese Library, 2 miles from Pruitthealth – Augusta.
Nearby places of worship include Word of Faith Christian Fellowship Church and Bethel Community Church Family Life Center. The former is 0.21 miles, and the latter is 0.21 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Good Fellaz is 0.09 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Tha Spott Soul Food N’ More and Tokul of Augusta, 0.36 miles and 0.36 miles away. Unk’s Fish & Seafood and Blue Sea’s Restaurant are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Eagle Majik Mart is 0.36 miles away, and Unk’s Fish Market is 0.36 miles away. Harvey’s Supermarket and Bilo are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Coinstar, 0.46 miles away, or SunTrust Bank, 0.46 miles away. Bank of America and Wells Fargo 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.