Pruitthealth - Walterboro
Overview
Pruitthealth – Walterboro is located in Walterboro, SC, part of Colleton County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 5,463. 16.9% of residents are 65 years or older, .4% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Cottageville, Williams, and Jacksonboro.
Our network provides data for 5 senior living communities in Walterboro, SC with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Pruitthealth – Walterboro accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 132 beds with an average occupancy rate of 74.5%.
Resident council is available. Pruitthealth – Walterboro 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 – Walterboro 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
A
11% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 8.5% less than the nation and 8.7% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
C
12.6% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 1.9% less than the nation and 2.5% less than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
D
59.4% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 12.4% more than the nation and 2.2% more than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
B
0.3% of residents have depressive symptoms, 7.2% less than the nation and 2.6% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
C
2.9% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 0.5% less than the nation and 0.6% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
D
19.2% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 4.6% more than the nation and 5% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
C
98.2% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 2.8% more than the nation and 3.4% more 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
B
99.4% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 6.7% more than the nation and 6.7% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
F
16.7% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 8.6% more than the nation and 7.1% more than the state.
UTI
F
8.7% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 6.3% more than the nation and 5.5% more than the state.
Urinary Catheter
C
1.1% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 0.5% less than the nation and 0.2% less than the state.
Weight Loss
F
10.8% of residents lose too much weight, 4.8% more than the nation and 3.6% more than the state.
Worsening Movability
F
29.4% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 11.4% more than the nation and 9.2% more than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
C
1% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 0.8% less than the nation and 0.9% less than the state.
Improvements in Function
B
80.1% of residents saw improvements in function, 5.8% more than the nation and 7.1% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
B
92.9% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 13.4% more than the nation and 12.5% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
C
82.6% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 5.9% more than the nation and 5.3% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
D
84.6% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 2.7% less than the nation and 0.7% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
D
51.9% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 5.4% less than the nation and 1% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
B
97.9% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 11% more than the nation and 10% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
C
44.8% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 1.9% more than the nation and 13.2% more than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Pruitthealth – Walterboro 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.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
D
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 56 minutes per resident daily, 15 minutes shorter than the nation and 15 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
B
Licensed partial nurse hours total 1 hour and 3 minutes per resident daily, 10 minutes longer than the nation and 1 minute longer than the state.
Registered Nurse
F
Registered nurse hours total 21 minutes per resident daily, 19 minutes shorter than the nation and 17 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 8 minutes per resident daily, 19 minutes shorter than the nation and 15 minutes shorter 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
D
The registered nurse turnover rate is 62.5%, 10.6% higher than the nation and 10.3% higher than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
C
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 49.4%, 3.9% lower than the nation and 5.4% lower than the state.
Administrator
F
2 administrators left the facility within a recent one-year period, 1.3 more than the nation and 1.3 more than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Pruitthealth – Walterboro residents that require a hospital visit, Colleton Medical Center is the closest, 1.16 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Hiott’s Pharmacy, 0.49 miles away, and Walgreens, 0.71 miles away. Walgreens and Medicine Shoppe are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Allen N Gustin DDS and Dr. Dan Yarbrough Dmd Walterboro Dentist are 0.27 miles and 0.42 miles away. As for vision care, L Michael Padgett Dr Optometrist is 0.42 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Richard H. Rosebrock Park is 26.38 miles away, and White Gables Bike Path is 26.71 miles away. Ivanhoe Cinema Four is 0.78 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Colleton County Memorial Library, 0.53 miles from Pruitthealth – Walterboro.
Nearby places of worship include Bethel Presbyterian Church and Saint Judes Episcopal Church. The former is 0.22 miles, and the latter is 0.29 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Pit Stop Barber Shop is 0.51 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Wendy’s and KFC, 0.51 miles and 0.51 miles away. China Dragon Restaurant and Castillo’s Pizzeria are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, General IGA is 0.34 miles away, and Walterboro Foodland is 0.61 miles away. Maria Bonita Mexican Store and Piggly Wiggly are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at South State Bank, 0.49 miles away, or World Acceptance, 0.51 miles away. Bank of the Lowcountry and Bank of Walterboro are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Walterboro
June was Walterboro’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 90°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 34°F.
The city saw 17.78 inches of precipitation, 0.9 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 77% over the last 12 months.