Pruitthealth - Bamberg
Overview
Pruitthealth – Bamberg is located in Bamberg, SC, part of Bamberg County.
According to United States census data, the town has a population of 3,040. 30.3% of residents are 65 years or older, 13.8% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Denmark, Govan, and Cordova.
Our network provides data for 2 senior living communities in Bamberg, SC with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Pruitthealth – Bamberg accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 88 beds with an average occupancy rate of 88.8%.
Resident council is available. Pruitthealth – Bamberg 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 – Bamberg reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and South Carolina’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
B
15.4% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 4.1% less than the nation and 4.3% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
C
14.8% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 0.3% more than the nation and 0.3% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
D
53.5% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 6.5% more than the nation and 3.7% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
F
10% of residents have depressive symptoms, 2.5% more than the nation and 7.1% more than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
B
2.3% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 1.1% less than the nation and 1.2% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
C
13.5% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 1.1% less than the nation and 0.7% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
D
93.9% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 1.5% less than the nation and 0.9% less than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and 0.3% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
72.6% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 20.1% less than the nation and 20.1% less than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
C
8.1% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, the same as the nation and 1.5% less than the state.
UTI
C
1.2% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 1.2% less than the nation and 2% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
D
1.8% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 0.2% more than the nation and 0.5% more than the state.
Weight Loss
C
4.8% of residents lose too much weight, 1.2% less than the nation and 2.4% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
B
12.7% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 5.3% less than the nation and 7.5% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
D
2.8% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 1% more than the nation and 0.9% more than the state.
Improvements in Function
F
46% of residents saw improvements in function, 28.3% less than the nation and 27% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
72.3% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 7.2% less than the nation and 8.1% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
D
61.5% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 15.2% less than the nation and 15.8% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
F
72.2% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 15.1% less than the nation and 13.1% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
D
54.2% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 3.1% less than the nation and 3.3% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
B
95.7% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 8.8% more than the nation and 7.8% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
D
23.9% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 19% less than the nation and 7.7% less than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Pruitthealth – Bamberg 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 South Carolina’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
C
Nurse aide hours total 2 hours and 6 minutes per resident daily, 5 minutes shorter than the nation and 5 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
A
Licensed partial nurse hours total 1 hour and 9 minutes per resident daily, 15 minutes longer than the nation and 6 minutes longer than the state.
Registered Nurse
D
Registered nurse hours total 22 minutes per resident daily, 18 minutes shorter than the nation and 16 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 12 minutes per resident daily, 15 minutes shorter than the nation and 11 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
F
Physical therapist hours total 0 minutes per resident daily, 3 minutes shorter than the nation and 3 minutes shorter than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
F
The registered nurse turnover rate is 75%, 23.1% higher than the nation and 22.8% higher than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
D
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 63.6%, 10.3% higher than the nation and 8.8% higher than the state.
Administrator
F
3 administrators left the facility within a recent one-year period, 2.3 more than the nation and 2.3 more than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pruitthealth – Bamberg residents that require a hospital visit, Orangeburg VA Clinic is the closest, 17.79 miles away. Regional Medical Center is the next nearest, 19.65 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Padgett’s Pharmacy, 0.11 miles away, and Hiers Drug Store, 0.97 miles away. Heirs Drug Sto and Rite Aid are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Bamberg Dentistry and Harry E Wise Office are 0.05 miles and 5.24 miles away. As for vision care, Neighborhood Market Vision Center is 15.1 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Edisto Memorial Gardens is 15.26 miles away, and Veterans Park is 20.48 miles away. Bluebird Theater is 15.64 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Aiken-Bamberg-Barnwell-Edgefield Regional Library System – Bamberg County Branch, 0.85 miles from Pruitthealth – Bamberg.
Nearby places of worship include Cornerstone Community Church Bamberg, South Carolina and Riverfork Church. The former is 0.45 miles, and the latter is 0.53 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Mc Millan’s Barber Shop is 0.39 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including New China Restaurant and Little Howie’s Burgers & Chic, 0.32 miles and 0.36 miles away. Big Chick and Pawpaw Country Club are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Piggly Wiggly is 0.86 miles away, and B & B Meat & Fish Market is 1 mile away. General Food Store and Piggly Wiggly are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Enterprise Bank of South Carolina, 0.59 miles away, or Enterprise Bank of S C, 0.59 miles away. South State Bank and Local Finance of Bamberg are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Bamberg
June was Bamberg’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 90°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 35°F.
The town saw 26.43 inches of precipitation, 4.6 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 74% over the last 12 months.