Pruitthealth - Blue Ridge
Overview
Pruitthealth – Blue Ridge is located in Blue Ridge, GA, part of Fannin County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 1,244. 37.3% of residents are 65 years or older, 20.8% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Morganton, Mineral Bluff, and Cherry Log.
Our network provides data for 3 senior living communities in Blue Ridge, GA with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Pruitthealth – Blue Ridge accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 101 beds with an average occupancy rate of 55.4%.
Resident council is available. Pruitthealth – Blue Ridge 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 – Blue Ridge 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
D
24.9% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 5.4% more than the nation and 3.6% more than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
C
12.6% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 1.9% less than the nation and 5.5% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
A
31.5% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 15.5% less than the nation and 10.9% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
B
0.6% of residents have depressive symptoms, 6.9% less than the nation and 4.7% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
A
0.5% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 2.9% less than the nation and 2.7% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
D
18.2% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 3.6% more than the nation and 1.5% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
F
92.1% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 3.3% less than the nation and 3.6% 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
C
98.2% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 5.5% more than the nation and 4.8% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
B
5.4% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 2.7% less than the nation and 5% less than the state.
UTI
B
0.9% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 1.5% less than the nation and 2.3% 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
C
5.2% of residents lose too much weight, 0.8% less than the nation and 1.7% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
F
25.3% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 7.3% more than the nation and 4.6% more 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 1.7% less than the state.
Improvements in Function
C
74.7% of residents saw improvements in function, 0.4% more than the nation and 4.8% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
B
92.9% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 13.4% more than the nation and 13.4% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
A
95.4% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 18.7% more than the nation and 18.9% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
F
66.7% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 20.6% less than the nation and 20.1% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
D
52.6% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 4.7% less than the nation and 1.8% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
F
70% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 16.9% less than the nation and 20.9% less than the state.
Staff Boosters
C
31.7% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 11.2% less than the nation and 1.7% more than the state.
Staffing Hours
Pruitthealth – Blue Ridge 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 31 minutes per resident daily, 40 minutes shorter than the nation and 22 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
A
Licensed partial nurse hours total 1 hour and 36 minutes per resident daily, 42 minutes longer than the nation and 30 minutes longer than the state.
Registered Nurse
F
Registered nurse hours total 21 minutes per resident daily, 19 minutes shorter than the nation and 5 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 12 minutes per resident daily, 14 minutes shorter than the nation and 3 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
A
Physical therapist hours total 6 minutes per resident daily, 2 minutes longer than the nation and 3 minutes longer than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pruitthealth – Blue Ridge residents that require a hospital visit, Fannin Regional Hospital is the closest, 5.04 miles away. Copper Basin Medical Center is the next nearest, 12.18 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Blue Ridge Health, 0 miles away, and Fannin Focus Newspaper, 0.29 miles away. Blue Ridge Pawn Shop and Southern Drug Company are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Talbot George Dds Pc and Mountain Periodontics & Implant Dentistry are 0.31 miles and 0.4 miles away. As for vision care, Bear Eye Care is 1 mile from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Stone Fireplace at The Pavilion in The Park, Blue Ridge, Georgia is 0.47 miles away, and Tri the Mountains-Finish Line is 0.49 miles away. Swan Drive-In Theatre is 0.11 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Copperhill City Library, 9.46 miles from Pruitthealth – Blue Ridge.
Nearby places of worship include Highland Baptist Tabernacle and Saint Anthony Catholic Church. The former is 0.11 miles, and the latter is 0.36 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Plaza Barber Shop is 0.33 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including The Trailer Drive-In and Pete’s Place, 0.39 miles and 0.41 miles away. Yourdailydelivery.Com and Black Sheep Bar & Patio are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Corner Market Store is 0.71 miles away, and Taste of Amish is 1.01 miles away. Kinnikinnick Foods and Walmart are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Morgan Keegan & Co, 0.45 miles away, or Special Business Operation, 0.52 miles away. SunTrust Bank and Macon Bank Mortgage are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Blue Ridge
July was Blue Ridge’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 86°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 27°F.
The city saw 45.4 inches of precipitation, 8.5 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 77% over the last 12 months.