Cartersville Center

In Cartersville Center, 8.13% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin caused by remaining in the same position for an excessive period of time.

In Cartersville Center, 2% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care. Better nursing protocols can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Cartersville Center, 2.37% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely caused by facilities with lower levels of hygiene. More frequent bathing minimizes the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Keep in mind that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for infections.

In Cartersville Center, 16.34% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

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

In Cartersville Center, 17.33% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay residents that were prescribed antianxiety medication. These drugs are used to treat patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Cartersville Center, 0.62% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who are showing symptoms of depression. Increased levels of depression may be a sign a less hospitable environment.

In Cartersville Center, 45.64% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care patients who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Cartersville Center, 20.59% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term care patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom.

In Cartersville Center, 16.07% of Residents

This indicates the percent of patients who retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility is often a great sign for residents' health.

In Cartersville Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital is critical to preserving the physical well-being of nursing home residents.

In Cartersville Center, 16.07% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term resident care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Cartersville Center, 12.81% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Cartersville Center, 76.41% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of autonomy with activities of daily living generally correlates with superior rehabilitation.