Skyline Transitional Care Center

In Skyline Transitional Care Center, 5.83% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely the result of patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Skyline Transitional Care Center, 3.08% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients who have had a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls which result in injury are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Skyline Transitional Care Center, 2.27% of Patients had UTIs

This figure indicates the percent of long-term residents that experienced UTI's. Although a higher rate of these infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's hygiene protocols, it is difficult to compare different facilities due to facilities having varying reporting standards.

In Skyline Transitional Care Center, 18.17% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic gauges the percent of long-term stay patients receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Skyline Transitional Care Center, 16.55% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of patients prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are prescribed to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Skyline Transitional Care Center, 7.56% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who are exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Skyline Transitional Care Center, 89.26% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Skyline Transitional Care Center, 13.51% Percentage of Patients

This is the percent of residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with ADL's may indicate deterioration of a resident's medical condition.

In Skyline Transitional Care Center, 19.45% Percentage of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term stay patients that were able to retain mobility. Many in the industry believe that the ability to move around is important for residents' physical and mental well-being.

In Skyline Transitional Care Center, 0.89 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is typically a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the overall quality of care.

In Skyline Transitional Care Center, 19.45 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between staying out of the hospital and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.