Clearwater Center

In Clearwater Center, 3.54% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often caused by patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Clearwater Center, 1.9% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls resulting in injury are often caused by poor nursing care.

In Clearwater Center, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term patients who have experienced urinary tract infections. UTI's could be an indication of lower quality nursing care. Nevertheless, this statistic could be skewed for certain nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Clearwater Center, 7.76% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure gauges the percentage of long-term residents receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Clearwater Center, 31.07% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric indicates the percent of long-term stay patients that were administered antianxiety drugs. These drugs are prescribed to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Clearwater Center, 0% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who are showing signs of depression. Higher levels of depression could reveal lower quality care.

In Clearwater Center, 99.58% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term patients that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Clearwater Center, 16.31% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and continence. Some experts argue this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Clearwater Center, 15.6% of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who were able to retain mobility. Many would argue that mobility is important for patients health.

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

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Staying out of the hospital is key to the physical health of nursing home patients.

In Clearwater Center, 15.6% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Clearwater Center, 17.04% of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Clearwater Center, 66.36% of Resident

This is the percent of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.