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Pioneer Ridge Independent Living
1000 Wakarusa, Lawrence, KS 66049
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Pioneer Ridge Independent Living Description
Pioneer Ridge is a family owned and operated retirement community in Lawrence, Kansas. Backed by more than 42 years of experience in the retirement housing industry, Pioneer Ridge provides seniors and their families with the very best care available. Our community offers independent living, assisted living, rapid recovery, and skilled nursing services all on one campus, so seniors and their families can rest assured that the right level of care will always be available for themselves or their loved one.
Pioneer Ridge offers assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, and rapid recovery in Lawrence, Kansas. You or your loved one can remain as independent as possible while getting the care needed by skilled, licensed professionals. Join us for a tour of Pioneer Ridge.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- High praise for the cleanliness, brightness, and attentiveness of the staff.
- Residents enjoy a variety of food choices that are both incredible and tasty.
- Comfortable apartments and good food are highlighted as key features.
- Amenities such as a theater, art room, workout area, bar, hair salon, and library provide a great environment for residents.
- Modern facilities with friendly staff and gourmet food options, including a state-of-the-art gym and theater.
- Staff is described as incredible, contributing to a wonderful community with a variety of fun and engaging activities.
- Residents appreciate the quiet and comfortable atmosphere, mostly very good food, and the fitness center which helps with movement and balance.
- Planned daily social activities, live music events, movies, sporting events, holiday celebrations, and arts and craft sessions are available.
- Volunteers have observed the love and appreciation residents have for the community, highlighting the creation of new memories and learning new skills.
- Events for every holiday and theme are organized, creating a fun community atmosphere.
- Staff is noted for their friendliness and the facility for its cleanliness.
- Great care for residents is emphasized, with staff treating residents as family and with respect and dignity.
Negative Reviews:
- Concerns about staffing levels, with two staff members on a shift for over fifty residents deemed unacceptable.
- Disappointment with the firing of an employee under questionable circumstances.
- High staff turnover, especially in the dining room, with management criticized as inept.
Overall:
Pioneer Ridge Independent Living receives a mix of reviews, with many praising the facility's amenities, staff, and community atmosphere, while some express concerns over staffing levels and management practices.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 2
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
1
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 12, 2001
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 76
Total current residents: 48
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $12561
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-21 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-21 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-21 | F | Construction Deficiencies | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-21 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-21 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-21 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-21 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-21 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-21 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-21 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-21 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-21 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-21 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-21 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-12-14 | 2021-12-21 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-09 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-09 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-09 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-09 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-09 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-11-21 | 2019-12-09 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Develop a communication plan. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish emergency prep training and testing. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | F | Egress Deficiencies | Meet other general requirements that are deficient. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-31 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-07 | 2023-01-27 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-30 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-30 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-30 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-30 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-30 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-30 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. |
| 2021-11-17 | 2021-12-30 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-12-04 | 2020-01-08 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. |
| 2020-09-10 | 2020-10-18 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-07 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2018-11-07 | 2018-12-07 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-11-17 | $3,250 |
| 2023-02-07 | $9,311 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Lawrence which is 3.8 miles away and has a population of 93,917 (large town).
- The average income is $87,313, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 80
- Low Temperature: 32
- Average Temperature: 57.8
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 129 days of rain, 19 days of snow and 215 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.7 inches a year
- The median age is 27.4 years old, very low compared to other cities.
- 3.18% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 9.26% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6% Asian, 5% Black or African-American, 6% Hispanic or Latino, and 77% White.
- The crime rate is 6.37 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.84 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.31 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.35 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.15 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Dillons
0.3 miles awaySprouts Farmers Market
0.5 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
0.6 miles awayHy-Vee
2.0 miles awayThe Merc Co+op
2.4 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
15
2.9 miles awayLearned Hall (Engineering)
2.9 miles away16
2.9 miles awayGreen Hall
2.9 miles away14
3.0 miles awayBanks
Emprise Bank
0.1 miles awayCentral National Bank
0.3 miles awaySunflower Bank
0.4 miles awayBank Midwest
0.4 miles awayUMB Bank
0.5 miles awayHospitals
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
3.1 miles awaySt. Francis Health Center
21.8 miles awayThe Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital
21.8 miles awayStormont Vail Health
21.8 miles awayKansas Neurological Institute
22.2 miles awayPharmacies
Dillons Pharmacy
0.4 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
0.5 miles awayWalgreens
1.4 miles awayCedar Creek Pharmacy
17.3 miles awayThe Medicine Store
22.3 miles awayDentists
Legends Dental
0.1 miles awayWakarusa Oral Surgery, L.C.
0.2 miles awayRanjbar Orthodontics
0.3 miles awayGentle Dentistry, P.A.
0.4 miles awayGrowing Smiles
0.5 miles awayParks
Quail Run Park
0.1 miles awayConrad & Viola McGrew Nature Preserve
0.2 miles awayDeVictor Park
0.5 miles awayQuail Run Neigborhood
0.8 miles awayDad Perry Park
1.0 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Walnut Grove Methodist Episcopal Church
20.8 miles awaySaint Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church
20.9 miles awayFirst Presbyterian Church of Topeka, Kansas
20.9 miles awayFirst Presbyterian Church
20.9 miles awayFamily of God Church
21.0 miles awayShopping
Brookwood Shopping Center
22.1 miles awayCulture
Theatre Lawrence
0.6 miles awayLied Center of Kansas
2.4 miles awayCrafton-Preyer Theatre
3.0 miles awayWonder Fair
3.8 miles awayThe Jayhawker at The Eldridge
3.8 miles awayRestaurants
Johnny's Tavern West
0.3 miles awayDickey's Barbecue Pit
0.3 miles awayChina House
0.3 miles awaySandwich Bowl
0.3 miles awayThe Big Biscuit
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