Accura Healthcare of Ames

In Accura Healthcare of Ames, 6.11% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Accura Healthcare of Ames, 3.69% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls resulting in injury are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Accura Healthcare of Ames, 3.09% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint is an indication of the percent of long-term patients which have had UTI's. Although more of these infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's cleanliness, it is difficult to compare between facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards.

In Accura Healthcare of Ames, 16.77% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are given to patients for a variety of medical conditions, including dementia. Tragically, in some situations, increased usage of these drugs may indicate a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Accura Healthcare of Ames, 18.7% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of patients given antianxiety medications. These drugs are given to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Accura Healthcare of Ames, 4.48% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care residents exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Accura Healthcare of Ames, 94.58% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Accura Healthcare of Ames, 16.82% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and eating. Many argue this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Accura Healthcare of Ames, 19.24% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents who maintained mobility over time. Optimizing mobility is often a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Accura Healthcare of Ames, 1.24 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In Accura Healthcare of Ames, 19.24 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Accura Healthcare of Ames, 11.86 Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Accura Healthcare of Ames, 79.45% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of performance with ADL's often correlates with better rehabilitation services.