Anchorage Healthcare Center

In Anchorage Healthcare Center, 10.24% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often caused by patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Anchorage Healthcare Center, 2.73% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . Major falls resulting in injury are often caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Anchorage Healthcare Center, 2.07% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections could be associated with inadequate hygiene.

In Anchorage Healthcare Center, 13.1% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents given antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are given to patients for many medical conditions, including cognitive disorders. Unfortunately, in some situations, increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Anchorage Healthcare Center, 14.46% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of long-term stay residents receiving antianxiety drugs.

In Anchorage Healthcare Center, 10.18% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents exhibiting signs of depression. Higher rates of depression may reveal worse patient care.

In Anchorage Healthcare Center, 92.14% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term stay patients that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Anchorage Healthcare Center, 19.83% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate the deterioration of a patient's medical condition.

In Anchorage Healthcare Center, 28.37% Percentage of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term patients that maintained mobility. Some experts argue that the ability to move around is critical to residents' physical and mental health.

In Anchorage Healthcare Center, 1.1 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Anchorage Healthcare Center, 28.37 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Anchorage Healthcare Center, 8.93 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of care.

In Anchorage Healthcare Center, 74.3% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term stay residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with ADL's generally correlates with higher quality rehabilitation.