Autumn Care of Waynesville

In Autumn Care of Waynesville, 9.39% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

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

In Autumn Care of Waynesville, 7.17% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injury are often linked to poor nursing care. Additional nurse staffing limits the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Autumn Care of Waynesville, 4.03% of Patients had UTIs

This statistic is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay patients who sustained urinary tract infections. Although more of these infections could reflect poorly on a nursing home's hygiene protocols, it can be problematic to compare between nursing homes due to nursing homes having reporting standards.

In Autumn Care of Waynesville, 9.7% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric gauges the percentage of long-term patients taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Autumn Care of Waynesville, 34.45% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are administered to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Autumn Care of Waynesville, 7.53% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term care patients who are exhibiting symptoms of depression. Many in the industry would argue that this is a measure of quality of life.

In Autumn Care of Waynesville, 100% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Autumn Care of Waynesville, 10.34% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate the decline of a patient's well-being.

In Autumn Care of Waynesville, 13.25% of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who remained mobile levels. Many would argue that mobility is vital to residents' mental and physical well-being.

In Autumn Care of Waynesville, 13.25% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Autumn Care of Waynesville, 10.02% of Patients

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

In Autumn Care of Waynesville, 76.7% of Resident

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