Pruitthealth - Toccoa
Overview
Pruitthealth – Toccoa is located in Toccoa, GA, part of Stephens County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 9,188. 17.5% of residents are 65 years or older, 1% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Avalon, Mount Airy, and Tallulah Falls.
Our network provides data for 1 senior living community in Toccoa, GA with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Pruitthealth – Toccoa accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 181 beds with an average occupancy rate of 52.5%.
Resident council is available. Pruitthealth – Toccoa 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 – Toccoa 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
F
43.2% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 23.7% more than the nation and 21.9% more than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
F
30.9% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 16.4% more than the nation and 12.8% more than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
D
55.4% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 8.4% more than the nation and 13% more than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
F
15.1% of residents have depressive symptoms, 7.6% more than the nation and 9.8% more than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
D
5.1% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 1.7% more than the nation and 1.9% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
C
13.5% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 1.1% less than the nation and 3.2% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
C
97.1% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 1.7% more than the nation and 1.4% more than the state.
Physical Restraints
F
1.4% of residents were physically restrained, 1.2% more than the nation and 1.3% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
95.6% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 2.9% more than the nation and 2.2% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
B
6% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 2.1% less than the nation and 4.4% less than the state.
UTI
C
2.1% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 0.3% less than the nation and 1.1% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
B
0.4% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 1.2% less than the nation and 1.1% less than the state.
Weight Loss
F
9.2% of residents lose too much weight, 3.2% more than the nation and 2.3% more than the state.
Worsening Movability
C
17.7% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 0.3% less than the nation and 3% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
F
4.1% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 2.3% more than the nation and 1.4% more than the state.
Improvements in Function
D
67% of residents saw improvements in function, 7.3% less than the nation and 2.9% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
B
94.2% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 14.7% more than the nation and 14.7% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
B
91.2% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 14.5% more than the nation and 14.7% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
C
89.4% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 2.1% more than the nation and 2.6% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
D
55.8% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 1.5% less than the nation and 5% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
A
100% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 13.1% more than the nation and 9.1% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
D
20% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 22.9% less than the nation and 10% less than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Pruitthealth – Toccoa 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 43 minutes per resident daily, 28 minutes shorter than the nation and 10 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
A
Licensed partial nurse hours total 1 hour and 20 minutes per resident daily, 27 minutes longer than the nation and 15 minutes longer than the state.
Registered Nurse
F
Registered nurse hours total 19 minutes per resident daily, 20 minutes shorter than the nation and 7 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 5 minutes per resident daily, 22 minutes shorter than the nation and 10 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
F
Physical therapist hours total 0 minutes per resident daily, 3 minutes shorter than the nation and 2 minutes shorter than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
A
The registered nurse turnover rate is 14.3%, 37.6% lower than the nation and 38.6% lower than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
A
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 36.6%, 16.7% lower than the nation and 16.6% 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 – Toccoa residents that require a hospital visit, Stephens County Hospital is the closest, 0.59 miles away. Mountain Lakes Medical Center is the next nearest, 19.96 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are PruittHealth Pharmacy Services – Toccoa, 0.75 miles away, and Stewart Downtown Discount Drugs, 0.82 miles away. United Health Services and Clinic Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Wilbanks Smile Center and D Tilley Thomas DMD are 1.1 miles and 1.15 miles away. As for vision care, Toccoa Optical is 0.28 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Henderson Falls Park is 0.52 miles away, and Henderson Falls Park is 0.79 miles away. Galaxy Next Generation is 1.34 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Toccoa-Stephens County Library, 0.7 miles from Pruitthealth – Toccoa.
Nearby places of worship include Paradise Mountain Ministries and The Well House of Prayer. The former is 0.4 miles, and the latter is 0.53 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Spa & Salon Anastasia is 0.82 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Puerto Nuevo Mexican and Old Mexico, 0.47 miles and 0.51 miles away. Shirley’s Sole Food and BJ’s Family Restaurant are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Austin’s Pawn Shop & Variety is 0.87 miles away, and Neighborhood Grocery Store is 1.22 miles away. Buck’s Bp and Royal Food Store 2 are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Wright Credit Union, 0.57 miles away, or First Citizens Bank, 0.58 miles away. First Citizens Bank and Stephens County Community FCU are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Toccoa
July was Toccoa’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 91°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 33°F.
The city saw 36.76 inches of precipitation, 8.98 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 69% over the last 12 months.