Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center

In Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center, 9.56% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center, 4.04% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents that sustained a fall which resulted in serious injury.

In Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center, 3.44% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are routinely caused by a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this datapoint may be skewed for some nursing homes due to different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center, 20.38% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint gauges the percent of long-term patients taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center, 24.28% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents who were given antianxiety medications. These drugs are typically used to treat residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center, 4.04% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who are exhibiting symptoms of depression. Some believe this is a reasonable measure of resident quality of care.

In Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center, 89.97% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients that have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center, 14.55% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's could indicate decline of a resident's medical condition.

In Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center, 15.54% Percentage of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who retained mobility levels. Some believe that the ability to move around is important for patients physical and mental health.

In Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center, 1.62 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Avoiding hospitalizations is key to the physical well-being of residents.

In Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center, 15.54 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center, 11.99 Percentage of Patients

This metric tracks the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center, 72.55% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.