Pruitthealth - Carolina Point
Overview
Pruitthealth – Carolina Point is located in Durham, NC, part of Durham County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 285,527. 11.9% of residents are 65 years or older, 4.6% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Chapel Hill, Carrboro, and Hillsborough.
Our network provides data for 23 senior living communities in Durham, NC with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit partnership, Pruitthealth – Carolina Point accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 138 beds with an average occupancy rate of 57%.
Resident council is available. Pruitthealth – Carolina Point 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 – Carolina Point reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and North Carolina’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
B
14.9% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 4.6% less than the nation and 7.2% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
C
12.5% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 2% less than the nation and 0.7% more than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
A
21.5% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 25.5% less than the nation and 32.2% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
B
1.1% of residents have depressive symptoms, 6.4% less than the nation and 1.9% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
B
2.1% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 1.3% less than the nation and 1.7% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
F
25.8% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 11.2% more than the nation and 6.9% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
F
83% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 12.4% less than the nation and 10.6% less than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and the same as the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
20.1% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 72.6% less than the nation and 69.3% less than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
D
9.9% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 1.8% more than the nation and 0.2% less than the state.
UTI
D
2.8% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 0.4% more than the nation and 0.4% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
D
1.9% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 0.3% more than the nation and 0.7% more than the state.
Weight Loss
B
3.3% of residents lose too much weight, 2.7% less than the nation and 4.9% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
D
23% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 5% more than the nation and 1.6% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
D
1.7% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 0.1% less than the nation and 0.2% more than the state.
Improvements in Function
D
68.7% of residents saw improvements in function, 5.6% less than the nation and 4% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
F
20.3% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 59.2% less than the nation and 56.5% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
F
39.5% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 37.2% less than the nation and 36.1% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
F
78.6% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 8.7% less than the nation and 8.4% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
F
7.1% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 50.2% less than the nation and 52.9% less than the state.
Staff Primary Series
A
98.9% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 12% more than the nation and 8.4% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
D
25.8% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 17.1% less than the nation and 12.4% less than the state.
Staffing Hours
Pruitthealth – Carolina Point 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 North Carolina’s averages.
Nurse Aide
D
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 45 minutes per resident daily, 26 minutes shorter than the nation and 23 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
B
Licensed partial nurse hours total 1 hour and 7 minutes per resident daily, 14 minutes longer than the nation and 12 minutes longer than the state.
Registered Nurse
D
Registered nurse hours total 21 minutes per resident daily, 18 minutes shorter than the nation and 12 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 11 minutes per resident daily, 15 minutes shorter than the nation and 8 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
C
Physical therapist hours total 3 minutes per resident daily, the same as the nation and 2 minutes shorter than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pruitthealth – Carolina Point residents that require a hospital visit, Duke Medical Plaza Patterson Place is the closest, 2.61 miles away. Duke University Hospital is the next nearest, 3.41 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are CVS Pharmacy, 2.57 miles away, and CVS Pharmacy, 2.81 miles away. Community Pharmacy and Duke Campus Ctr Pharm are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, B Edmond Kanoy DDS and Mary W King DDS are 1.69 miles and 2.03 miles away. As for vision care, National Vision is 2.11 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Sandy Creek Park is 2.24 miles away, and Cornwallis Road Park is 2.47 miles away. Wynnsong 10 is 2.89 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Music Library, 0.53 miles from Pruitthealth – Carolina Point.
Nearby places of worship include Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church and Mount Moriah Baptist Church-Cmda. The former is 0.82 miles, and the latter is 1.46 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Think Pretty is 2.05 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including SUBWAY and Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet, 2.08 miles and 2.08 miles away. El Chapin and Chili’s Grill & Bar are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Pickett Enterprises is 2.05 miles away, and Mangs Asian Supermarket is 2.11 miles away. Tienda La Favorita and Li Ming’s Global Mart are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at SunTrust Bank – ATM, 2.08 miles away, or SunTrust Bank, 2.32 miles away. Bank of America Banking Centers Research Triangle Park and Bank of America Home Loans are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Durham
July was Durham’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 29°F.
The city saw 37.01 inches of precipitation, 7 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 71% over the last 12 months.