Adams County Nursing Center

In Adams County Nursing Center, 10.72% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are routinely caused by patients staying in one position for too long.

In Adams County Nursing Center, 3.26% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls leading to injury are often the result of poor nursing care.

In Adams County Nursing Center, 3.03% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely associated with nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. Additional nurse staffing minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Note that this metric is affected by by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for infections.

In Adams County Nursing Center, 20.18% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are given to residents for many medical conditions, including cognitive disorders. Tragically, in some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Adams County Nursing Center, 22.76% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure gauges the percent of long-term patients who were prescribed antianxiety medication. These medications are generally prescribed to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Adams County Nursing Center, 2.3% of Patients

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

In Adams County Nursing Center, 93.75% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Adams County Nursing Center, 18.95% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and taking a bath.

In Adams County Nursing Center, 20.82% Percentage of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term care patients that were able to retain mobility. Some believe that mobility is critical to patients physical and mental well-being.

In Adams County Nursing Center, 1.95 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care.

In Adams County Nursing Center, 20.82 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the health of patients.

In Adams County Nursing Center, 13.63 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Adams County Nursing Center, 69.18% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of independence with activities of daily living typically correlates with superior rehabilitation services.