Pruitthealth - North Augusta
Overview
Pruitthealth – North Augusta is located in North Augusta, SC, part of Aiken County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 24,675. 16.8% of residents are 65 years or older, .3% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Belvedere, Clearwater, and Augusta.
Our network provides data for 5 senior living communities in North Augusta, SC with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Pruitthealth – North Augusta accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 132 beds with an average occupancy rate of 78%.
Resident council is available. Pruitthealth – North Augusta 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 – North Augusta 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
C
18.9% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 0.6% less than the nation and 0.8% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
C
11.4% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 3.1% less than the nation and 3.7% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
C
50% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 3% more than the nation and 7.2% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
C
2.8% of residents have depressive symptoms, 4.7% less than the nation and 0.1% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
B
1.5% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 1.9% less than the nation and 2% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
F
22% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 7.4% more than the nation and 7.8% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
F
92.9% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 2.5% less than the nation and 1.9% 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
93.2% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 0.5% more than the nation and 0.5% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
F
15% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 6.9% more than the nation and 5.4% more than the state.
UTI
B
0.6% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 1.8% less than the nation and 2.6% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
D
2.4% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 0.8% more than the nation and 1.1% more than the state.
Weight Loss
F
9% of residents lose too much weight, 3% more than the nation and 1.8% more than the state.
Worsening Movability
F
34.5% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 16.5% more than the nation and 14.3% more than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
C
1.2% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 0.6% less than the nation and 0.7% less than the state.
Improvements in Function
F
64.5% of residents saw improvements in function, 9.8% less than the nation and 8.5% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
71.4% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 8.1% less than the nation and 9% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
D
69.2% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 7.5% less than the nation and 8.1% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
F
54.9% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 32.4% less than the nation and 30.4% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
F
4.9% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 52.4% less than the nation and 46% less than the state.
Staff Primary Series
B
97.4% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 10.5% more than the nation and 9.5% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
C
38.5% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 4.4% less than the nation and 6.9% more than the state.
Staffing Hours
Pruitthealth – North Augusta 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.
Nurse Aide
B
Nurse aide hours total 2 hours and 17 minutes per resident daily, 5 minutes longer than the nation and 5 minutes longer than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
A
Licensed partial nurse hours total 1 hour and 30 minutes per resident daily, 37 minutes longer than the nation and 28 minutes longer than the state.
Registered Nurse
D
Registered nurse hours total 22 minutes per resident daily, 17 minutes shorter than the nation and 16 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 8 minutes per resident daily, 19 minutes shorter than the nation and 14 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
C
Physical therapist hours total 2 minutes per resident daily, 1 minute shorter than the nation and 1 minute shorter than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pruitthealth – North Augusta residents that require a hospital visit, University Hospital is the closest, 3.1 miles away. Georgia Regents Health Medical Center is the next nearest, 3.33 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Walgreens, 0.53 miles away, and Fred’s, 0.88 miles away. CVS Pharmacy and Custom Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Juli USA Stephens DDS and Cosmetic Dentistry are 0.35 miles and 0.35 miles away. As for vision care, Carol A Schwan OD is 1.5 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Summerfield Park is 0.54 miles away, and Living History Park is 1.47 miles away. Imperial Theater is 2.37 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Nancy Carson Library, 1 mile from Pruitthealth – North Augusta.
Nearby places of worship include Old Storm Branch Baptist Church and Christian Haitian Outreach. The former is 0.2 miles, and the latter is 0.31 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Look N Good Hair Styling is 0.76 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Zaxby’s and Diablo’s, 0.29 miles and 0.32 miles away. Checkers and Domino’s are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, ALDI is 0.36 miles away, and Kroger is 0.44 miles away. Walmart and Lidl are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at First Citizens Bank, 0.29 miles away, or Americash Loans, 0.37 miles away. Citibank and Security Federal Bank are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in North Augusta
June was North Augusta’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 38°F.
The city saw 34.1 inches of precipitation, 3.2 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 65% over the last 12 months.