The Care Center

In The Care Center, 9.76% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In The Care Center, 3.46% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients who suffered from a fall which resulted in severe injury.

In The Care Center, 2.79% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint indicates the percent of long-term stay residents who sustained urinary tract infections. Although a higher rate of these infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's nursing care, it can be problematic to compare between nursing homes due to varying reporting standards.

In The Care Center, 16.28% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of residents given antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic drugs are prescribed to residents for a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias. Unfortunately, in some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In The Care Center, 22.6% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is an indication of the percentage of long-term care patients receiving antianxiety drugs.

In The Care Center, 1.48% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who are showing signs of depression.

In The Care Center, 89.54% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In The Care Center, 17.84% Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term patients who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and taking a bath. Some argue that this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In The Care Center, 15.38% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percentage of residents that remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility is often a great sign for residents' health.

In The Care Center, 2.05 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In The Care Center, 15.38 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care.

In The Care Center, 12.77 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of care.

In The Care Center, 64.63% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care residents that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of independence with ADL's generally correlates with successful rehabilitation.