Pruitthealth - Blythewood
Overview
Pruitthealth – Blythewood is located in Columbia, SC, part of Richland County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 137,541. 10.2% of residents are 65 years or older, 6.3% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Blythewood, Dentsville, and Woodfield.
Our network provides data for 54 senior living communities in Columbia, SC with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Pruitthealth – Blythewood accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 120 beds with an average occupancy rate of 87.5%.
Resident council is available. Pruitthealth – Blythewood 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 – Blythewood 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
11.8% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 7.7% less than the nation and 7.9% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
C
13.1% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 1.4% less than the nation and 2% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
C
47.6% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 0.6% more than the nation and 9.6% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
C
2.1% of residents have depressive symptoms, 5.4% less than the nation and 0.8% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
B
1.7% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 1.7% less than the nation and 1.8% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
C
14% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 0.6% less than the nation and 0.2% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
F
83.5% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 11.9% less than the nation and 11.3% 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
D
93.6% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 0.9% more than the nation and 0.9% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
F
12.1% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 4% more than the nation and 2.5% more 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
A
0% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 1.6% less than the nation and 1.3% less than the state.
Weight Loss
C
6.2% of residents lose too much weight, 0.2% more than the nation and 1% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
B
11.3% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 6.7% less than the nation and 8.9% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
C
1.4% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 0.4% less than the nation and 0.5% less than the state.
Improvements in Function
C
75.2% of residents saw improvements in function, 0.9% more than the nation and 2.2% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
73.7% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 5.8% less than the nation and 6.7% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
D
71.1% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 5.6% less than the nation and 6.2% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
C
91.7% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 4.4% more than the nation and 6.4% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
B
75% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 17.7% more than the nation and 24.1% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
B
97.6% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 10.7% more than the nation and 9.7% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
C
36.7% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 6.2% less than the nation and 5.1% more than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Pruitthealth – Blythewood 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 7 minutes per resident daily, 4 minutes shorter than the nation and 4 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
B
Licensed partial nurse hours total 57 minutes per resident daily, 4 minutes longer than the nation and 4 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
B
Registered nurse hours total 47 minutes per resident daily, 7 minutes longer than the nation and 8 minutes longer than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 20 minutes per resident daily, 7 minutes shorter than the nation and 2 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
B
Physical therapist hours total 5 minutes per resident daily, the same as the nation and the same as the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
B
The registered nurse turnover rate is 40%, 11.9% lower than the nation and 12.2% lower than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
C
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 55.4%, 2.1% higher than the nation and 0.6% higher than the state.
Administrator
A
0 administrators left the facility within a recent one-year period, 0.7 less than the nation and 0.7 less than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pruitthealth – Blythewood residents that require a hospital visit, Providence Orthopedic Hospital is the closest, 3.29 miles away. G Werber Bryan Psychiatric Hospital is the next nearest, 5.05 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Walgreens, 0.45 miles away, and CVS Pharmacy, 0.6 miles away. Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Walker Dental Care and Place The Braces are 0.76 miles and 0.94 miles away. As for vision care, Sansbury Eye Center is 0.51 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Willow Park is 3.19 miles away, and Magnolia Park is 3.22 miles away. Regal Cinemas Sandhill Stadium 16 IMAX & RPX is 3.64 miles away for an activity with little physical movement.
Nearby places of worship include Journey Church and Progressive Church. The former is 0.2 miles, and the latter is 0.37 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Killian Barber Shop is 0.93 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Freesia Buffet and Bojangles Famous Chicken ‘N Biscuits, 0.46 miles and 0.47 miles away. BURGER KING and Zaxby’s are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, ALDI is 0.63 miles away, and Kroger Marketplace is 0.79 miles away. Valley Spring Water and Publix Super Market are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at First Citizens Bank, 0.5 miles away, or Citibank, 0.54 miles away. Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union and Bank of America are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Columbia
June was Columbia’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 92°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 35°F.
The city saw 38.22 inches of precipitation, 5.1 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 68% over the last 12 months.