Central Continuing Care

In Central Continuing Care, 10.09% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care can minimize the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Central Continuing Care, 3.86% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint indicates the percent of long-term care residents who have experienced falls which caused severe injury. We use this statistic in calculating our nursing ratings.

In Central Continuing Care, 3.21% of Patients had UTIs

This figure tells you the percent of long-term stay residents which experienced a urinary tract infection. Although a higher rate of these infections could reflect poorly on a facility's hygiene protocols, it can be difficult to compare between nursing homes due to nursing homes having reporting standards.

In Central Continuing Care, 11.74% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. These medications are sometimes used for treating several conditions, such as Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Central Continuing Care, 22.05% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of residents who were given antianxiety medications. These medications are generally used to treat patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Central Continuing Care, 3.01% of Patients

This is the percent of residents exhibiting signs of depression. Higher rates of depression could be a sign worse patient care.

In Central Continuing Care, 87.89% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term stay patients that were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for nursing home residents, making these vaccines vital to patient care.

In Central Continuing Care, 18.87% Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and using the bathroom. Many argue that this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Central Continuing Care, 24.57% Percentage of Residents

This metric tracks the percentage of long-term stay residents who remained mobile levels. Many argue that mobility is critical to residents' health.

In Central Continuing Care, 1.39 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Central Continuing Care, 24.57 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between staying out of the hospital and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Central Continuing Care, 11.81 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the quality of nursing home care.

In Central Continuing Care, 72.58% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint measures the percent of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements.