Quakertown Center
Overview
Quakertown Center is located in Quakertown, PA, part of Bucks County.
According to United States census data, the borough has a population of 9,307. 15% of residents are 65 years or older, 1.5% less than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Trumbauersville, Milford Square, and Richlandtown.
Our network provides data for 7 senior living communities in Quakertown, PA with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit partnership, Quakertown Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 138 beds with an average occupancy rate of 89.8%.
Resident council is available. Quakertown Center 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
Quakertown Center reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and Pennsylvania’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
C
18.4% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 1.1% less than the nation and 1.4% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
F
22.7% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 8.2% more than the nation and 7.1% more than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
B
34.5% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 12.5% less than the nation and 20.4% less than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
A
0% of residents have depressive symptoms, 7.5% less than the nation and 3.1% less than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
B
1.5% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 1.9% less than the nation and 1.9% less than the state.
Increased Need for Help
F
25.4% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 10.8% more than the nation and 10.6% more than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
D
96.4% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 1% more than the nation and 1.8% more 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
94.1% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 1.4% more than the nation and 5.3% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
F
13.7% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 5.6% more than the nation and 6.1% more than the state.
UTI
B
0.8% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 1.6% less than the nation and 1.1% less than the state.
Urinary Catheter
C
1% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 0.6% less than the nation and 0.4% less than the state.
Weight Loss
C
5.4% of residents lose too much weight, 0.6% less than the nation and 0.9% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
F
33.4% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 15.4% more than the nation and 11.7% more than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
C
1.2% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 0.6% less than the nation and 0.3% less than the state.
Improvements in Function
F
59.5% of residents saw improvements in function, 14.8% less than the nation and 13% less than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
66.6% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 12.9% less than the nation and 5.3% less than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
D
67.2% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 9.5% less than the nation and 4.7% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
F
79.9% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 7.4% less than the nation and 10.2% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
B
71.9% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 14.6% more than the nation and 9.2% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
B
96.7% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 9.8% more than the nation and 8.6% more than the state.
Staff Boosters
D
30% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 12.9% less than the nation and 7.6% less than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Quakertown Center 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 Pennsylvania’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
D
Nurse aide hours total 1 hour and 52 minutes per resident daily, 19 minutes shorter than the nation and 9 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
D
Licensed partial nurse hours total 45 minutes per resident daily, 7 minutes shorter than the nation and 7 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
D
Registered nurse hours total 29 minutes per resident daily, 11 minutes shorter than the nation and 19 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 19 minutes per resident daily, 7 minutes shorter than the nation and 13 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
C
Physical therapist hours total 3 minutes per resident daily, 1 minute shorter than the nation and 2 minutes shorter than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
C
The registered nurse turnover rate is 57.1%, 5.2% higher than the nation and 10.1% higher than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
D
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 65.4%, 12.1% higher than the nation and 15.8% higher than the state.
Administrator
A
0 administrators left the facility within a recent one-year period, 0.7 less than the nation and 0.8 less than the state.
Local Businesses and Organizations
Healthcare
For Quakertown Center residents that require a hospital visit, Saint Luke’s Hospital-Quakertown Campus is the closest, 0.64 miles away. Grand View Hospital is the next nearest, 4.7 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are CVS Pharmacy, 0.27 miles away, and Rite Aid, 0.84 miles away. Homestar Pharmacy & Medical Eqp and CVS Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Alec H Jaret DMD PC and Building Blocks Pediatric Dentistry are 0 miles and 0.27 miles away. As for vision care, Pearle Vision is 0.33 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Quakertown Memorial Park is 1.03 miles away, and Weisel Youth Hostel is 4.06 miles away. Regal Cinemas Richland Crossing is 1.56 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Richland Library Co, 0.89 miles from Quakertown Center.
Nearby places of worship include Morningstar Fellowship and Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The former is 0.2 miles, and the latter is 0.3 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Taboo Salon And Spa is 0.35 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Captain Bob’s Fresh Seafood and West End Ice Cream, 0.25 miles and 0.25 miles away. Frank’s Pizza New York Style and Green Chili Indian Restaurant are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Bakery Outlet is 0.25 miles away, and Giant Food Store is 0.57 miles away. Boyer’s Food Market and San Antonio Grocery are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Citibank, 0.26 miles away, or Quakertown National Bank Inside Giant Food Store, 0.57 miles away. Qnb Bank – Quakertown Commons Office and Ahfcu are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Quakertown
July was Quakertown’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 87°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 20°F.
The borough saw 34.44 inches of precipitation, 23.26 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 66% over the last 12 months.