Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

In Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 5.3% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin resulting from remaining in one position for an excessive period of time.

In Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 3.13% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents that have had a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing care limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 5.02% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often caused by facilities with lower levels of hygiene. More frequent bathing minimizes the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. We want to point out that this datapoint is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for infections.

In Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 8.21% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 15.54% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is an indication of the percent of long-term stay patients that are given antianxiety drugs. These medications are generally given to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 0% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. Many would argue that this is a measure of quality of care.

In Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 87.82% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 18.82% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term stay residents who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and using the bathroom. Many would argue this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 18.36% of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who remained mobile levels. Some experts would argue that mobility is important for residents' well-being.

In Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 18.36% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 11.68% of Patients

Measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 78.07% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of autonomy with activities of daily living generally correlates with better rehabilitation.