Nursing Homes in Kansas

In Kansas, 7.05% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients that suffer from pressure ulcers. We have found that pressure ulcers are an measure of the quality of nursing care a facility provides.

In Kansas, 5.14% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injury are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . Major falls resulting in injury are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Kansas, 3.56% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections may be linked to poorer hygiene.

In Kansas, 17.24% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric indicates the percentage of long-term residents which were given antipsychotic drugs. High levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior in situations where such medications are not medically required. Nevertheless, some nursing homes may need to rely more on these drugs due to having more residents with cognitive disorders.

In Kansas, 22.38% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of patients who were prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are administered to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Kansas, 5.98% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay patients showing signs of depression. Many would argue that this is a measure of resident quality of care.

In Kansas, 91.04% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Kansas, 16.84% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and using the bathroom. Some experts believe this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Kansas, 19.61% Percentage of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents that maintained mobility.

In Kansas, 1.67 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is key to the physical well-being of patients.

In Kansas, 19.61 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Kansas, 10.57 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the quality of short-term care.

In Kansas, 74.57% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.