Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls

In Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls, 6.39% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care patients who suffered from pressure ulcers. We find that pressure ulcers are an indicator of the quality of nursing care a facility provides.

In Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls, 4.64% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of nursing care . Falls are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls, 0.31% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely caused by facilities with worst hygiene practices. Better nursing care limits the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. We want to point out that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for these infections.

In Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls, 10.39% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents given antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are given to patients for a variety of conditions, including cognitive disorders. Unfortunately, in limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls, 19.32% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are given to residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls, 14.97% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls, 59.82% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls, 19.13% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and continence. Some would argue this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls, 3.16% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents who maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls, 3.16% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls, 13.87% of Patients

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

In Continuing Healthcare of Cuyahoga Falls, 92.96% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term care patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some argue this is a measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.