Putnam Ridge
Overview
Putnam Ridge is located in Brewster, NY, part of Putnam County.
According to United States census data, the village has a population of 2,509. 7.4% of residents are 65 years or older, 9.1% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Patterson, Putnam Lake, and Lake Carmel.
Our network provides data for 1 senior living community in Brewster, NY with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Putnam Ridge accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 160 beds with an average occupancy rate of 83.1%.
Resident council is available. Putnam Ridge 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
Putnam Ridge reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and New York’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
D
22.6% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 3.1% more than the nation and 9.3% more than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
D
17.2% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 2.7% more than the nation and 5.6% more than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
D
59% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 12% more than the nation and 5.6% more than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
D
6.2% of residents have depressive symptoms, 1.3% less than the nation and 7% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
D
3.8% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 0.4% more than the nation and 0.8% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
F
20.6% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 6% more than the nation and 5.8% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
B
99.6% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 4.2% more than the nation and 3.6% more than the state.
Physical Restraints
F
1.6% of residents were physically restrained, 1.4% more than the nation and 1.4% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
95.8% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 3.1% more than the nation and 5.8% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
F
12.6% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 4.5% more than the nation and 3% more than the state.
UTI
D
2.8% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 0.4% more than the nation and 0.7% more than the state.
Urinary Catheter
B
0.3% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 1.3% less than the nation and 0.8% less than the state.
Weight Loss
F
9.5% of residents lose too much weight, 3.5% more than the nation and 3.3% more than the state.
Worsening Movability
B
13% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 5% less than the nation and 4.4% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
F
3.8% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 2% more than the nation and 2.3% more than the state.
Improvements in Function
A
87.1% of residents saw improvements in function, 12.8% more than the nation and 12.1% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
C
85.1% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 5.6% more than the nation and 13.5% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
B
87.9% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 11.2% more than the nation and 12% more than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
B
93.8% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 6.5% more than the nation and 3.5% more than the state.
Resident Boosters
A
84.6% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 27.3% more than the nation and 24% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
A
99.5% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 12.6% more than the nation and 0.6% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
B
67.2% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 24.3% more than the nation and 12.5% more than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Putnam Ridge 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 New York’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
D
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 46 minutes per resident daily, 25 minutes shorter than the nation and 16 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
D
Licensed partial nurse hours total 40 minutes per resident daily, 12 minutes shorter than the nation and 5 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
C
Registered nurse hours total 32 minutes per resident daily, 8 minutes shorter than the nation and 9 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 20 minutes per resident daily, 7 minutes shorter than the nation and 6 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
B
Physical therapist hours total 6 minutes per resident daily, 2 minutes longer than the nation and the same as the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
C
The registered nurse turnover rate is 52.6%, 0.7% higher than the nation and 4.7% higher than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
B
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 47.6%, 5.7% lower than the nation and 2.1% higher than the state.
Administrator
A
0 administrators left the facility within a recent one-year period, 0.7 less than the nation and 0.6 less than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Putnam Ridge residents that require a hospital visit, Danbury Medical Group is the closest, 4.54 miles away. Putnam Hospital Center is the next nearest, 6.27 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Curascript Pharmacy, 0.47 miles away, and Value Village, 0.96 miles away. Resolution RX and Value Village are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Family Dental Group of Brewster and Taeyoung K Hong DDS are 0.89 miles and 0.93 miles away. As for vision care, Raymond Opticians is 1.45 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Bounce! Trampoline Sports Danbury is 4.39 miles away, and Putnam County Michael Ciaiola Conversation Area is 4.4 miles away. Empire Cinemas is 0.93 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Watchtower Bible School of Gilead Library, 3.58 miles from Putnam Ridge.
Nearby places of worship include Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of Nyinc and MHT. The former is 1.08 miles, and the latter is 1.66 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Al’s Barber Shop is 0.77 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including China Star and Bernie’s Deli & Catering, 0.91 miles and 0.91 miles away. Fiesta Mexicana and Sapporo Japanese Restaurant are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Bartolos Foods is 0.47 miles away, and ACME Markets is 1.46 miles away. Putnam Lake MKT and DeCicco’s are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union, 0.89 miles away, or Putnam FCU, 0.93 miles away. M&T Bank and First Niagara Bank are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Brewster
July was Brewster’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 86°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 17°F.
The village saw 41.57 inches of precipitation, 39.79 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 65% over the last 12 months.