Rehab Center of Columbus County
Overview
Rehab Center of Columbus County is located in Whiteville, NC, part of Columbus County.
According to United States census data, the city has a population of 4,688. 20.6% of residents are 65 years or older, 4.1% more than the U.S. population.
Three neighboring cities, towns, and the like are Brunswick, Hallsboro, and Chadbourn.
Our network provides data for 2 senior living communities in Whiteville, NC with this community.
About the Community
A for-profit corporation, Rehab Center of Columbus County accepts Medicare and Medicaid. The facility contains 107 beds with an average occupancy rate of 79%.
Resident council is available. Rehab Center of Columbus County 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
Rehab Center of Columbus County reports the below data to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Retirement Being team compares each datum to the nation’s and North Carolina’s averages.
Long-Stay Quality Measures
Anti-Anxiety Medication
C
19.9% of residents received anti-anxiety or hypnotic medication, 0.4% more than the nation and 2.2% less than the state.
Antipsychotic Medication
D
18.7% of residents received antipsychotic medication, 4.2% more than the nation and 6.9% more than the state.
Bowels or Bladder Control
D
59.7% of low-risk residents lose control of their bowels or bladder, 12.7% more than the nation and 6% more than the state.
Depressive Symptoms
D
7.1% of residents have depressive symptoms, 0.4% less than the nation and 4.1% more than the state.
Falls with a Major Injury
F
5.8% of residents have one or more falls with a major injury, 2.4% more than the nation and 2% more than the state.
Increased Need for Help
D
18.8% of residents’ need for help with daily activities increased, 4.2% more than the nation and 0.1% less than the state.
Influenza Vaccine
D
95.9% of residents were given the influenza vaccine, 0.5% more than the nation and 2.3% more than the state.
Physical Restraints
A
0% of residents were physically restrained, 0.2% less than the nation and the same as the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
D
90.2% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 2.5% less than the nation and 0.8% more than the state.
Pressure Ulcers
F
18.3% of high-risk residents have pressure ulcers, 10.2% more than the nation and 8.2% more than the state.
UTI
F
5% of residents have a urinary tract infection, 2.6% more than the nation and 1.8% more than the state.
Urinary Catheter
B
0.5% of residents have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder, 1.1% less than the nation and 0.7% less than the state.
Weight Loss
C
6.4% of residents lose too much weight, 0.4% more than the nation and 1.8% less than the state.
Worsening Movability
D
23.4% of residents’ ability to move independently worsened, 5.4% more than the nation and 1.2% less than the state.
Short-Stay Quality Measures
Antipsychotic Medication
F
3.3% of residents received antipsychotic medication for the first time, 1.5% more than the nation and 1.8% more than the state.
Improvements in Function
C
77.7% of residents saw improvements in function, 3.4% more than the nation and 5% more than the state.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
C
85.3% of residents were given the pneumococcal vaccine, 5.8% more than the nation and 8.5% more than the state.
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
D
75.5% of residents were given the seasonal influenza vaccine, 1.2% less than the nation and 0.1% less than the state.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rates
Resident Primary Series
F
74.7% of residents were given the primary vaccination series, 12.6% less than the nation and 12.3% less than the state.
Resident Boosters
B
74.7% of residents were up-to-date on their vaccines, 17.4% more than the nation and 14.7% more than the state.
Staff Primary Series
D
83.6% of staff completed the primary vaccination series, 3.3% less than the nation and 6.9% less than the state.
Staff Boosters
D
29.5% of staff were up-to-date on their vaccines, 13.4% less than the nation and 8.7% less than the state.
Staffing Hours and Turnover Rates
Rehab Center of Columbus County 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 North Carolina’s averages.
Staffing Hours
Nurse Aide
C
Nurse aide hours total 2 hours and 4 minutes per resident daily, 7 minutes shorter than the nation and 4 minutes shorter than the state.
Licensed Partial Nurse
C
Licensed partial nurse hours total 48 minutes per resident daily, 5 minutes shorter than the nation and 6 minutes shorter than the state.
Registered Nurse
F
Registered nurse hours total 16 minutes per resident daily, 24 minutes shorter than the nation and 17 minutes shorter than the state.
On the weekend, registered nurse hours total 10 minutes per resident daily, 16 minutes shorter than the nation and 9 minutes shorter than the state.
Physical Therapist
C
Physical therapist hours total 3 minutes per resident daily, the same as the nation and 1 minute shorter than the state.
Staffing Turnover Rates
Registered Nurse
D
The registered nurse turnover rate is 70%, 18.1% higher than the nation and 19.6% higher than the state.
Total Nursing Staff
C
The total nursing staff turnover rate is 50%, 3.3% lower than the nation and 4.4% lower 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 Rehab Center of Columbus County residents that require a hospital visit, Columbus Regional Healthcare System is the closest, 0.69 miles away. Southeastern Medical Clinic Bladenboro is the next nearest, 14.32 miles away.
The closest pharmacies are CVS Pharmacy, 0.57 miles away, and Walgreens, 0.66 miles away. Baldwin Woods Pharmacy and Mcneill’s Pharmacy are two more in the area.
Should there be a need for dental care, Dr Brent Lawson and Robert G Esquire DDS are 0.57 miles and 0.6 miles away. As for vision care, Columbus Eye Associate is 0.52 miles from the community.
Leisure Activities
If some fresh air or exercise is desired, Northeast Park is 25.82 miles away, and Luther Britt Park is 27.06 miles away. H Bo Cinemax is 25.69 miles away for an activity with little physical movement. Bookworms can find solace in Columbus County Public Library, 0.9 miles from Rehab Center of Columbus County.
Nearby places of worship include Seventh Day Adventist Church and Whiteville Methodist. The former is 0.35 miles, and the latter is 0.43 miles from the community.
When the time comes for a haircut or trim, Unique Cuts is 1.29 miles away.
Sustenance
Seniors looking to dine out or order takeout have several choices, including Bojangles Famous Chicken ‘N Biscuits and China King, 0.32 miles and 0.43 miles away. Zaxby’s and Bojangles Famous Chicken ‘N Biscuits are a couple of other establishments in the area.
To do some grocery shopping, Food Lion Grocery Store is 0.43 miles away, and Floco Foods is 0.8 miles away. Whiteville IGA and Franklin Baking Co are two more nearby options.
Financial Services
Take care of financial needs at Whiteville, 0.42 miles away, or State Employees’ Credit Union, 0.42 miles away. BB&T and First Bank – Whiteville, Nc are also in the vicinity of the community.
The Weather in Whiteville
July was Whiteville’s warmest month of the last year, with an average high of 89°F. Conversely, its coldest month was January. The average low in January was 33°F.
The city saw 33.14 inches of precipitation, 1.3 inches of snowfall, and average humidity of 71% over the last 12 months.