Pruitthealth - Fitzgerald
Overview
Pruitthealth – Fitzgerald is located in Fitzgerald, GA, part of Ben Hill County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 8,977. 12.2% of residents are 65 years or older, 4.3% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Ocilla, Rebecca, and Ambrose.
Our network provides data for 2 senior living communities in Fitzgerald, GA with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Pruitthealth – Fitzgerald accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 78 beds with an average occupancy rate of 83.6%.
Resident council is available. Pruitthealth – Fitzgerald 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 – Fitzgerald 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
B
14.4% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 5.1% less than the nation and 6.9% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
B
10.7% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 3.8% less than the nation and 7.4% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
A
29% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 18% less than the nation and 13.4% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
D
4.1% of residents have depressive symptoms, 3.4% less than the nation and 1.2% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
A
0% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 3.4% less than the nation and 3.2% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
B
9.7% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 4.9% less than the nation and 7% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
C
97.6% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 2.2% more than the nation and 1.9% more 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
98.7% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 6% more than the nation and 5.3% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
D
10.3% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 2.2% more than the nation and 0.1% less than the state.
UTI
D
2.2% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 0.2% less than the nation and 1% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
D
1.6% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, the same as the nation and 0.1% more than the state.
Weight Loss
F
10.5% of residents lose too much weight, 4.5% more than the nation and 3.6% more than the state.
Worsening Movability
D
20.2% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 2.2% more than the nation and 0.5% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
F
3% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 1.2% more than the nation and 0.3% more than the state.
Improvements in Function
F
64.1% of residents saw improvements in function, 10.2% less than the nation and 5.8% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
78.1% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 1.4% less than the nation and 1.4% 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 5.4% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
F
70.4% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 16.9% less than the nation and 16.4% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
F
7% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 50.3% less than the nation and 43.8% less than the state.
Staff Primary Series
C
91.6% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 4.7% more than the nation and 0.7% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
D
20.5% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 22.4% less than the nation and 9.5% less than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Pruitthealth – Fitzgerald 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.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
F
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 33 minutes per resident daily, 38 minutes shorter than the nation and 20 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 13 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
C
Registered nurse hours total 35 minutes per resident daily, 5 minutes shorter than the nation and 8 minutes longer than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 30 minutes per resident daily, 2 minutes longer than the nation and 14 minutes longer than the state.
Physical Therapist
D
Physical therapist hours total 1 minute per resident daily, 2 minutes shorter than the nation and 2 minutes shorter than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
A
The registered nurse turnover rate is 18.2%, 33.7% lower than the nation and 34.7% lower than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
A
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 37.3%, 16% lower than the nation and 15.9% lower than the state.
Administrator
C
1 administrator left the facility within a recent one-year period, 0.3 more than the nation and 0.2 more than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pruitthealth – Fitzgerald residents that require a hospital visit, Dorminy Medical Center is the closest, 2.24 miles away. Irwin County Hospital is the next nearest, 8.61 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Colony Discount Drugs, 1.28 miles away, and East Georgia Respicare, 1.38 miles away. CVS Pharmacy and 162 Ocilla Hwy Bldg C are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Colony Dental Care and Dr Leah Cook are 1.04 miles and 1.04 miles away. As for vision care, Colony Optical is 1.44 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
AMC Classic Tifton 6 is 24.85 miles away for an activity with little physical movement.
Nearby places of worship include Hope Outreach Center and Antioch Baptist Church. The former is 0.23 miles, and the latter is 0.45 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Les’s Beauty Salon is 0.98 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including La Lomita Mexican Restaurant and Georgia’s Cafe, 0.3 miles and 0.33 miles away. A & J BBQ and Simply Soul Food are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Jerrys No 2 Grocery is 0.51 miles away, and Fitzgerald Meat And Groceries is 0.72 miles away. Red-Rooster and Food Mart are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Planters First Bank – Fitzgerald, 0.94 miles away, or Colony Management Services, 0.99 miles away. Colony Bank and Community Bank of Fitzgerald are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Fitzgerald
June was Fitzgerald’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 93°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 39°F.
The city saw 24.12 inches of precipitation, 0 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 74% over the last 12 months.