Nursing Homes in North Carolina

In North Carolina, 10.34% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay residents who developed pressure ulcers . We use this statistic in calculating our nursing grades.

In North Carolina, 3.97% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients that suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are considered by many experts to be an indicator of nursing care . Major falls resulting in injury are routinely caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In North Carolina, 3.26% of Patients had UTIs

This figure is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who had a UTI. UTI's may be an indicator of a facility with lower levels of hygiene. However, this statistic can be misleading for certain nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for UTI's.

In North Carolina, 11.5% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are administered to patients for a variety of medical conditions, such as dementia. Sadly, in some cases, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In North Carolina, 22.5% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients who were given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are prescribed to patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

In North Carolina, 3.06% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who are exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In North Carolina, 88.86% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term residents who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In North Carolina, 19.28% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In North Carolina, 26.79% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients who retained mobility levels over time. Retaining mobility is usually a great sign for residents' well-being.

In North Carolina, 1.3 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care. There is generally a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the quality of long-term care.

In North Carolina, 26.79 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In North Carolina, 11.98 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the quality of short-term care.

In North Carolina, 72.58% Percentage of Resident

This metric measures the percentage of short-term care patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many would argue that this is a reliable measure of rehabilitation services.