PruittHealth-Carolina Point

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Summary

PruittHealth-Carolina Point is characterized by a federal abuse icon, exceptionally high registered nurse turnover of 94.7%, and an increase in serious health inspection findings including immediate jeopardy.

Detailed Analysis

Data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reveals significant challenges at this facility, particularly regarding staff stability and resident safety. While the total hours of nursing care per resident per day (3.92) is slightly higher than the state average (3.78), the consistency of that care is impacted by a 73.8% total nursing staff turnover rate. Most notably, the registered nurse turnover rate of 94.7% indicates that nearly the entire professional nursing staff left the facility within a one-year period. Furthermore, there is a 20% reduction in nursing care hours during weekends compared to weekdays, which may affect the continuity of resident services.

The facility currently carries a federal abuse icon, triggered by a 'Level J' citation—the highest level of severity—signifying a situation where resident health or safety was in immediate jeopardy. Public records show a total of 27 uncorrected inspection findings, including issues related to medication errors, inaccurate resident assessments, and fire safety hazards such as obstructed exit corridors. These figures exceed state averages for both health and fire safety findings. Financially, the facility has been penalized with two fines totaling over $52,000 in the last 24 months. Although the facility does not utilize contract or agency staffing, the recent departure of two administrators indicates significant leadership instability during the same period that inspection findings increased.

Key Findings

Performance Trends (24 months)

This shows how the facility's federal ratings have changed over the past 24 months. Consistent high ratings suggest stable quality, while declining trends may warrant further investigation.

Neighborhood Demographics (27705)

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