Canton Nursing Center

In Canton Nursing Center, 9.42% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long.

In Canton Nursing Center, 2.64% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injury are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision. More supervision can reduce the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Canton Nursing Center, 2.78% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely caused by a facility with worst hygiene practices. Nevertheless, this datapoint could also be skewed for some nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for these infections.

In Canton Nursing Center, 11.57% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many residents, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Canton Nursing Center, 22.17% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

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

In Canton Nursing Center, 0% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients who are showing signs of depression.

In Canton Nursing Center, 54.46% of Patients

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

In Canton Nursing Center, 27.32% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's may be a sign of deterioration of a patient's well-being.

In Canton Nursing Center, 40.82% of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients who were able to retain mobility over time. Optimizing mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Canton Nursing Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. There is a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Canton Nursing Center, 40.82% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Canton Nursing Center, 12.09% of Patients

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

In Canton Nursing Center, 68.22% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term residents that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.