Carmel Hills Care Center

In Carmel Hills Care Center, 6.61% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care reduces the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Carmel Hills Care Center, 2.5% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric indicates the percentage of long-term residents who had a fall resulting in severe injury. This is one of the statistics we use in determining our nursing grades.

In Carmel Hills Care Center, 2.45% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often the result of a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this statistic can be misleading for some facilities due to varying reporting standards for infections.

In Carmel Hills Care Center, 8.75% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric indicates the percentage of long-term residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Carmel Hills Care Center, 12.06% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure measures the percentage of long-term patients who were given antianxiety medication. These drugs are generally used to treat patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Carmel Hills Care Center, 1.29% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term patients showing depressive symptoms.

In Carmel Hills Care Center, 99.23% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Carmel Hills Care Center, 12.11% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and continence. Many would argue that this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Carmel Hills Care Center, 26.72% of Residents

This metric measures the percent of long-term care residents who were able to retain mobility.

In Carmel Hills Care Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is key to preserving the physical well-being of nursing home patients.

In Carmel Hills Care Center, 26.72% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Carmel Hills Care Center, 9.4% of Patients

This datapoint measures the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to gauge patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Carmel Hills Care Center, 79.34% of Resident

Measures the percent of short-term stay patients who saw functional improvements.