Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 7.61% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are often caused by residents staying in one position for too long.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 3.74% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injury are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Major falls resulting in injury are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 1.71% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay patients that have suffered from a urinary tract infection. Although a higher rate infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's nursing care, it is problematic to compare between nursing homes due to reporting standards.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 13.23% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric indicates the percentage of long-term stay residents which were administered antipsychotic medication. Increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents in scenarios where such medications aren't medically indicated. However, some facilities need to rely on these drugs due to an increased number of patients with Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 22.46% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay patients receiving antianxiety medications.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 20.26% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 90.12% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 14.88% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's could indicate erosion of a resident's well-being.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 16.29% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percentage of residents who remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 16.29 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 12 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Altercare Transitional Care of the Western Reserve, 75.25% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.