Nursing Homes in Missouri

In Missouri, 8.65% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be an indicator of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Missouri, 4.02% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents that sustained a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are considered to be an indicator of nursing care . Falls which result in injury are often caused by poor nursing care.

In Missouri, 3.24% of Patients had UTIs

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who suffered from urinary tract infections. Although more infections may reflect poorly on a facility's hygiene protocols, it can be difficult to compare between facilities due to nursing homes having reporting standards.

In Missouri, 20.92% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may indicate a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Missouri, 23.78% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents who were given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are given to patients suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Missouri, 6.5% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who are showing depressive symptoms. High levels of depression could reveal a less hospitable environment.

In Missouri, 86.59% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Missouri, 16.98% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and bathing. Some believe this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Missouri, 15.37% of Residents

This tells you the percentage of residents that remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility is often a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Missouri, 2.11 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Missouri, 15.37% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Missouri, 13.79% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to assess the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In Missouri, 72.68% of Resident

Measures the percent of short-term patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some argue this is a measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.