Big Elm Rehabilitation & Living Centers​

In Big Elm Rehabilitation & Living Centers​, 10.09% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Big Elm Rehabilitation & Living Centers​, 3.86% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls leading to injury are routinely caused by poor nursing care.

In Big Elm Rehabilitation & Living Centers​, 3.21% of Patients had UTIs

This gauges the percent of long-term residents who had a urinary tract infection. UTI's could be a sign of a facility with lower levels of hygiene. Nevertheless, this datapoint can also be skewed for some facilities due to different reporting standards for infections.

In Big Elm Rehabilitation & Living Centers​, 11.74% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of patients given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Big Elm Rehabilitation & Living Centers​, 22.05% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure is a measure of the percent of long-term patients which were administered antianxiety drugs. These medications are commonly prescribed to residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Big Elm Rehabilitation & Living Centers​, 3.01% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who are exhibiting signs of depression. Some would argue that this is a reasonable measure of resident quality of life.

In Big Elm Rehabilitation & Living Centers​, 87.89% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term patients who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for seniors, making these types of vaccines vital to patient care.

In Big Elm Rehabilitation & Living Centers​, 18.87% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term stay residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and taking a bath. Many would argue this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Big Elm Rehabilitation & Living Centers​, 24.57% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percent of patients who were able to retain mobility over time. Retaining mobility is usually a great sign for residents' health.

In Big Elm Rehabilitation & Living Centers​, 1.39 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Big Elm Rehabilitation & Living Centers​, 24.57 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care.

In Big Elm Rehabilitation & Living Centers​, 11.81 Percentage of Patients

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

In Big Elm Rehabilitation & Living Centers​, 72.58% Percentage of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term patients that saw functional improvements.