Consulate Health Care of Lake Parker

In Consulate Health Care of Lake Parker, 9.08% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care reduces the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Consulate Health Care of Lake Parker, 2.82% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a major fall. Falls leading to severe injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Consulate Health Care of Lake Parker, 1.81% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely caused by facilities with worst hygiene practices. Better nursing care limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Note that this datapoint is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have different reporting standards for infections.

In Consulate Health Care of Lake Parker, 10.64% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Consulate Health Care of Lake Parker, 21.27% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of patients given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are administered to patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Consulate Health Care of Lake Parker, 2.33% of Patients

This is the percent of residents exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In Consulate Health Care of Lake Parker, 94.94% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Consulate Health Care of Lake Parker, 13.07% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care patients who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and using the bathroom. Many in the industry would argue that this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Consulate Health Care of Lake Parker, 16.78% Percentage of Residents

This metric measures the percent of long-term care patients that remained mobile levels. Some experts argue that the ability to move around is critical to residents' physical and mental health.

In Consulate Health Care of Lake Parker, 1.76 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Consulate Health Care of Lake Parker, 16.78 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care.

In Consulate Health Care of Lake Parker, 9.16 Percentage of Patients

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

In Consulate Health Care of Lake Parker, 78.49% Percentage of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many in the industry argue this is a reliable measure of rehabilitation performance.