Pruitthealth - Valdosta
Overview
Pruitthealth – Valdosta is located in Valdosta, GA, part of Lowndes County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 55,567. 12.7% of residents are 65 years or older, 3.8% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Remerton, Dasher, and Hahira.
Our network provides data for 6 senior living communities in Valdosta, GA with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit limited liability company, Pruitthealth – Valdosta accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 98 beds with an average occupancy rate of 75.1%.
Resident council is available. Pruitthealth – Valdosta 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 – Valdosta 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
14.2% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 5.3% less than the nation and 7.1% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
C
13% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 1.5% less than the nation and 5.1% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
B
33% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 14% less than the nation and 9.4% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
C
1.7% of residents have depressive symptoms, 5.8% less than the nation and 3.6% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
D
4.8% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 1.4% more than the nation and 1.6% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
B
11.9% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 2.7% less than the nation and 4.8% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
A
100% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 4.6% more than the nation and 4.3% 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
A
100% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 7.3% more than the nation and 6.6% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
D
11.4% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 3.3% more than the nation and 1% more than the state.
UTI
D
2.4% of residents have a urinary tract infection, the same as the nation and 0.8% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
F
3.1% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 1.5% more than the nation and 1.6% more than the state.
Weight Loss
A
1.3% of residents lose too much weight, 4.7% less than the nation and 5.6% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
C
19.4% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 1.4% more than the nation and 1.3% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
F
2.9% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 1.1% more than the nation and 0.2% more than the state.
Improvements in Function
C
73.6% of residents saw improvements in function, 0.7% less than the nation and 3.7% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
B
94.7% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 15.2% more than the nation and 15.2% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
A
95.9% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 19.2% more than the nation and 19.4% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
D
85.3% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 2% less than the nation and 1.5% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
D
49.3% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 8% less than the nation and 1.5% less 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
C
37.4% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 5.5% less than the nation and 7.4% more than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Pruitthealth – Valdosta 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
C
Nurse aide hours total 2 hours and 5 minutes per resident daily, 6 minutes shorter than the nation and 11 minutes longer than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
A
Licensed partial nurse hours total 1 hour and 12 minutes per resident daily, 19 minutes longer than the nation and 7 minutes longer than the state.
Registered Nurse
F
Registered nurse hours total 20 minutes per resident daily, 20 minutes shorter than the nation and 6 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 10 minutes per resident daily, 16 minutes shorter than the nation and 5 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
D
Physical therapist hours total 2 minutes per resident daily, 2 minutes shorter than the nation and 1 minute shorter than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
B
The registered nurse turnover rate is 42.9%, 9% lower than the nation and 10% lower than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
B
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 45.5%, 7.8% lower than the nation and 7.7% lower than the state.
Administrator
F
2 administrators left the facility within a recent one-year period, 1.3 more than the nation and 1.2 more than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pruitthealth – Valdosta residents that require a hospital visit, South Georgia Medical Center is the closest, 0.2 miles away. South Georgia Medical Center-Smith Northview Campus is the next nearest, 3.86 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Chancy Drugs of Valdosta, 0.1 miles away, and Chancy Discount Drugs, 0.1 miles away. South Georgia Medical Center and CVS Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Azelea City Family Dentistry and Marble Dental Center are 0.11 miles and 0.19 miles away. As for vision care, Southern Eye Center is 0.48 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, McKey Park is 0.45 miles away, and Drexel Park is 1.22 miles away. Ashley Cinema is 0.38 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Valdosta Public Library, 0.28 miles from Pruitthealth – Valdosta.
Nearby places of worship include About My Father’s Ministry and Northside Baptist Church. The former is 0.18 miles, and the latter is 0.48 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Lighthouse Salon Professionals is 0.16 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Thai Cafe and Firehouse Subs, 0.1 miles and 0.1 miles away. Willy’s Restaurant and China Garden Chinese Restaurant are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Piggly Wiggly is 0.41 miles away, and Pure H2o Usa is 0.46 miles away. MA Perkins Natural Foods and Tienda Latina II are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Sunrise Bank Valdosta, 0.34 miles away, or Heritage Bank Of The South, 0.35 miles away. Regions and Title Cash are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Valdosta
June was Valdosta’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 40°F.
The city saw 43.69 inches of precipitation, 0 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 75% over the last 12 months.