Pruitthealth - Elkin
Overview
Pruitthealth – Elkin is located in Elkin, NC, part of Surry County.
According to United States census data, the town has a population of 4,060. 22% of residents are 65 years or older, 5.5% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Jonesville, Arlington, and Pleasant Hill.
Our network provides data for 3 senior living communities in Elkin, NC with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Pruitthealth – Elkin accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 100 beds with an average occupancy rate of 92.6%.
Resident council is available. Pruitthealth – Elkin 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 – Elkin 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
F
31.7% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 12.2% more than the nation and 9.6% more than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
A
4% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 10.5% less than the nation and 7.8% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
C
43.4% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 3.6% less than the nation and 10.3% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
B
0.4% of residents have depressive symptoms, 7.1% less than the nation and 2.6% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
F
6.3% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 2.9% more than the nation and 2.5% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
F
20.7% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 6.1% more than the nation and 1.8% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
C
98.6% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 3.2% more than the nation and 5% more 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
A
100% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 7.3% more than the nation and 10.6% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
F
17.1% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 9% more than the nation and 7% more than the state.
UTI
F
5.7% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 3.3% more than the nation and 2.5% more than the state.
Urinary Catheter
C
1.2% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 0.4% less than the nation and the same as the state.
Weight Loss
F
9.6% of residents lose too much weight, 3.6% more than the nation and 1.4% more than the state.
Worsening Movability
D
24% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 6% more than the nation and 0.6% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
B
0.3% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 1.5% less than the nation and 1.2% less than the state.
Improvements in Function
C
77.7% of residents saw improvements in function, 3.4% more than the nation and 5% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
A
98.6% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 19.1% more than the nation and 21.8% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
B
90% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 13.3% more than the nation and 14.4% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
D
83% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 4.3% less than the nation and 4% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
F
19.3% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 38% less than the nation and 40.7% less than the state.
Staff Primary Series
B
98.4% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 11.5% more than the nation and 7.9% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
D
31.1% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 11.8% less than the nation and 7.1% less than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Pruitthealth – Elkin 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.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
F
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 42 minutes per resident daily, 29 minutes shorter than the nation and 26 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
C
Licensed partial nurse hours total 52 minutes per resident daily, 1 minute shorter than the nation and 2 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
C
Registered nurse hours total 31 minutes per resident daily, 8 minutes shorter than the nation and 2 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 22 minutes per resident daily, 5 minutes shorter than the nation and 1 minute longer than the state.
Physical Therapist
B
Physical therapist hours total 6 minutes per resident daily, 1 minute longer than the nation and the same as the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
D
The registered nurse turnover rate is 61.5%, 9.6% higher than the nation and 11.1% higher than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
B
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 40.9%, 12.4% lower than the nation and 13.5% lower than the state.
Administrator
A
0 administrators left the facility within a recent one-year period, 0.7 less than the nation and 0.8 less than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pruitthealth – Elkin residents that require a hospital visit, Tri-County Orthopedic & Sports Medicine is the closest, 0.3 miles away. Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital is the next nearest, 0.37 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Revival Pain Management – Ben A Raines Do, 1 mile away, and Bridge Street Pharmacy, 1.03 miles away. CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, G Jernigan Perry II DDS and Dr John L Wood are 0.34 miles and 0.37 miles away. As for vision care, Dr James E Yarborough is 0.81 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Elkin Municipal Park is 1.82 miles away, and Yadkin Memorial Park is 10.4 miles away. Cinema V. is 1.77 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Jonesville Public Library, 1.69 miles from Pruitthealth – Elkin.
Nearby places of worship include Jehovah’s Witnesses and Echo Ministry. The former is 0.68 miles, and the latter is 0.83 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Cost Cutters is 0.81 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including SUBWAY and Azalea Mexican Grill, 0.81 miles and 0.81 miles away. Amalfi’s Pizza and Azalea are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Walmart is 0.81 miles away, and Four Brothers Food is 1.08 miles away. Food Lion Grocery Store and Fosters Grocery & Hardware are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Citibank, 0.37 miles away, or First National Bank ATM, 0.37 miles away. Woodforest National Bank and First National Bank are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Elkin
July was Elkin’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 85°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 26°F.
The town saw 40.77 inches of precipitation, 25.1 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 71% over the last 12 months.