Aperion Care Capitol

In Aperion Care Capitol, 8.8% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are routinely the result of patients staying in one position for too long.

In Aperion Care Capitol, 3.56% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to severe injuries are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care. Better nursing protocols reduces the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Aperion Care Capitol, 2.49% of Patients had UTIs

This figure is an indication of the percentage of long-term residents which experienced UTI's. While more of these infections may reflect poorly on a facility's cleanliness, it can be problematic to compare between nursing homes due to facilities having differing reporting standards.

In Aperion Care Capitol, 18.65% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents who were given antipsychotic medications. 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 situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Aperion Care Capitol, 19.21% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of long-term residents that were given antianxiety drugs. These medications are generally given to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Aperion Care Capitol, 31.81% of Patients

This is the percent of patients exhibiting depressive symptoms. Increased rates of depression may imply a less hospitable environment.

In Aperion Care Capitol, 87.05% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay patients who were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for nursing home residents, making these types of vaccines vital to patient safety.

In Aperion Care Capitol, 13.3% Percentage of Patients

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

In Aperion Care Capitol, 14.44% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percentage of residents that remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility is usually a good sign for residents' health.

In Aperion Care Capitol, 1.92 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is usually a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Aperion Care Capitol, 14.44 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Aperion Care Capitol, 13.66 Percentage of Patients

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

In Aperion Care Capitol, 69.52% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with ADL's typically correlates with superior rehabilitation.