Qhc Humboldt South
Overview
Qhc Humboldt South is located in Humboldt, IA, part of Humboldt County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 4,773. 23% of residents are 65 years or older, 6.5% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Dakota City, Corinth Township, and Rutland.
Our network provides data for 4 senior living communities in Humboldt, IA with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit limited liability company, Qhc Humboldt South accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 40 beds with an average occupancy rate of 39.5%.
Neither resident nor family council is available. Qhc Humboldt South 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
Qhc Humboldt South reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Iowa’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
B
11.4% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 8.1% less than the nation and 7.4% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
D
17.2% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 2.7% more than the nation and 0.3% more than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
C
47.6% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 0.6% more than the nation and 2% more than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
C
3.2% of residents have depressive symptoms, 4.3% less than the nation and 1.4% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
F
8.3% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 4.9% more than the nation and 4.6% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
D
17.2% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 2.6% more than the nation and 0.4% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
D
95.1% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 0.3% less than the nation and 1% less than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and 0.2% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
93.1% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 0.4% more than the nation and 1.7% less than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
C
8.3% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 0.2% more than the nation and 2.2% more than the state.
UTI
F
14.3% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 11.9% more than the nation and 11.2% more than the state.
Urinary Catheter
F
6.4% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 4.8% more than the nation and 3.6% more than the state.
Weight Loss
D
7.4% of residents lose too much weight, 1.4% more than the nation and 2.2% more than the state.
Worsening Movability
B
13% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 5% less than the nation and 6.2% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
65.5% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 14% less than the nation and 20.1% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
D
71.7% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 5% less than the nation and 2.7% less than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Qhc Humboldt South 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 Iowa’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
C
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 59 minutes per resident daily, 12 minutes shorter than the nation and 18 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
F
Licensed partial nurse hours total 35 minutes per resident daily, 17 minutes shorter than the nation and 1 minute shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
A
Registered nurse hours total 1 hour and 3 minutes per resident daily, 22 minutes longer than the nation and 18 minutes longer than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 1 hour and 4 minutes per resident daily, 37 minutes longer than the nation and 34 minutes longer than the state.
Physical Therapist
B
Physical therapist hours total 6 minutes per resident daily, 2 minutes longer than the nation and 4 minutes longer than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Total Nursing Staff
F
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 85.2%, 31.9% higher than the nation and 31.2% higher than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Qhc Humboldt South residents that require a hospital visit, Humboldt County Memorial Hospital is the closest, 1.42 miles away. Unity Point Health-Fort Dodge is the next nearest, 15.34 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are Larry’s Pharmacy, 1.32 miles away, and Health Mart Pharmacy, 14.44 miles away. Daniels Pharmacy and CVS Pharmacy At Target are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Harvey Frank Evans and Dr Gidel Ryan are 1.39 miles and 1.48 miles away. As for vision care, Bryan Larson is 0.77 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, John F. Kennedy Park is 9.17 miles away, and Oleson Park is 15.61 miles away. Humota Theatre is 0.89 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Humboldt Public Library, 0.87 miles from Qhc Humboldt South.
Nearby places of worship include Oak Hill Baptist Church and Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. The former is 0.15 miles, and the latter is 0.3 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Regal Barber Shop is 0.72 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Miller’s Landing and Cinco De Mayo Humboldt, 0.13 miles and 0.28 miles away. The Beach House Island Grill & Bar and Gordy’s at Rustix are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Fareway Stores is 0.49 miles away, and Fareway is 0.77 miles away. Humboldt Springs Water Co and Fareway are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at US Bank, 0.27 miles away, or Northwest Bank, 0.74 miles away. US Bank Branch and First State Bank are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Humboldt
July was Humboldt’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 84°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 2°F.
The city saw 21.34 inches of precipitation, 37 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 73% over the last 12 months.