Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 10.56% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents who 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, which are also called bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 4.46% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care. Closer supervision minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 1.79% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely linked to lower quality nursing care. Better hygiene protocols can limit the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Note that this statistic is affected by by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 4.43% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many patients, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may mean a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 9.09% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic is an indication of the percent of long-term residents that were administered antianxiety medication. These medications are prescribed to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 25.84% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents exhibiting signs of depression.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 93.44% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term patients who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 9.84% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and taking a bath. Some experts argue that this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 19.46% of Residents

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay patients that were able to retain mobility. Some experts would argue that mobility is critical to patients mental and physical well-being.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 19.46% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 29.71% of Patients

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

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 82.45% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.