Southern Pines Healthcare Center is a medium-sized, for-profit nursing facility with 120 beds, offering both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The center provides care for individuals requiring assistance after a hospital stay as well as those needing daily support with medical and non-medical needs. As a participant in both Medicare and Medicaid, the center aims to be accessible to a range of residents seeking varying levels of skilled nursing and support.
Quality of care and resident outcomes are important aspects of the service at Southern Pines Healthcare Center. Approximately 44.1% of short-term residents are able to return home after discharge, indicating a focus on rehabilitation and promoting independence when possible. The center maintains a nurse staffing level of 3 hours and 42 minutes per resident per day, which supports both the medical and daily living needs of residents. In addition, the center demonstrates excellence in maintaining consistent nurse staffing between weekdays and weekends, ensuring continuity of care throughout each week.
Resident safety and wellbeing are priorities at Southern Pines Healthcare Center. The facility maintains a low incidence of major injuries from falls, and 100% of its residents receive annual influenza vaccinations, reflecting its commitment to infection control and prevention. Flu rates and emergency room visit rates are important quality indicators, with 10% of short-term stays resulting in serious infection requiring hospitalization and 12.9% of short-term residents needing to visit the ER during their stay. For long-term care, the ability for residents to self-care is supported, with 86.6% maintaining the capacity to perform daily activities such as movement, eating, and bathroom use without assistance.
The center is regularly inspected for health, fire, and safety standards. During recent inspections, it was identified that the home needed to enhance certain areas such as assessment accuracy, care plan development, range of motion care, respiratory care, behavioral health services, and infection prevention. The center was also called upon to better honor residents’ rights to self-determination, facilitate participation in resident/family groups, and improve medication management and storage practices. These issues were identified as having a low potential for harm and reportedly affected either a few or some residents, with corrective measures implemented in response.
Southern Pines Healthcare Center is not affiliated with a continuing care retirement community, focusing instead on its nursing and rehabilitation services. Residents benefit from a structured environment with attention to their physical, emotional, and behavioral health needs. Through a combination of skilled nursing, therapeutic interventions, and a supportive community atmosphere, Southern Pines Healthcare Center strives to help its residents achieve their highest possible level of independence and overall wellbeing.
