Cayuga Ridge Extended Care

In Cayuga Ridge Extended Care, 9.58% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often caused by patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Cayuga Ridge Extended Care, 3.04% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injury are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care. Closer supervision can reduce the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Cayuga Ridge Extended Care, 2.1% of Patients had UTIs

This measures the percentage of long-term patients which have sustained a urinary tract infection. Although more infections could reflect poorly on a facility's cleanliness, it is difficult to compare different facilities due to reporting standards.

In Cayuga Ridge Extended Care, 11.59% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of residents given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may mean a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Cayuga Ridge Extended Care, 13.3% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric gauges the percent of long-term care residents who are administered antianxiety medication. These drugs are typically prescribed to residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Cayuga Ridge Extended Care, 13.2% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay residents showing symptoms of depression.

In Cayuga Ridge Extended Care, 91.26% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay patients that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home residents, making these types of vaccines important for resident well-being.

In Cayuga Ridge Extended Care, 14.75% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living may indicate the erosion of a resident's well-being.

In Cayuga Ridge Extended Care, 17.32% Percentage of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who retained mobility levels. Many in the industry would argue that the ability to move around is vital to residents' physical and mental well-being.

In Cayuga Ridge Extended Care, 1.31 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care.

In Cayuga Ridge Extended Care, 17.32 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Cayuga Ridge Extended Care, 8.8 Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to assess patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Cayuga Ridge Extended Care, 75.07% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of short-term care residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many in the industry argue this is a reasonable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.