Altercare Bucyrus Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

In Altercare Bucyrus Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, 1.85% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long.

In Altercare Bucyrus Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, 4.37% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are routinely linked to lower quality nursing care. Closer supervision can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Altercare Bucyrus Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, 2.63% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections may be associated with inadequate hygiene.

In Altercare Bucyrus Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, 8.78% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic indicates the percent of long-term care patients who were administered antipsychotic medication. Excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents in scenarios where such drugs are not medically indicated. However, some facilities may need to rely on these medications due to an increased number of residents with Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Altercare Bucyrus Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, 32.39% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric tells you the percent of long-term stay patients that were given antianxiety medication. These drugs are used to treat patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Altercare Bucyrus Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, 17.87% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who are demonstrating signs of depression.

In Altercare Bucyrus Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, 88.09% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term residents who have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these vaccines indispensable.

In Altercare Bucyrus Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, 10.63% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and taking a bath. Many argue this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Altercare Bucyrus Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, 16.28% of Residents

Measures the percentage of long-term care residents who retained mobility levels. Some experts would argue that the ability to move around is important for residents' mental and physical health.

In Altercare Bucyrus Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, 0.26 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital is critical to preserving the physical health of nursing home patients.

In Altercare Bucyrus Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, 16.28% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between staying out of the hospital and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Altercare Bucyrus Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, 13.33% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the quality of rehabilitation.

In Altercare Bucyrus Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation, 83.27% of Resident

This is a measure of the percentage of short-term residents that experienced functional improvements.