Curis at Wilkesboro Transitional Care & Rehab Cntr

In Curis at Wilkesboro Transitional Care & Rehab Cntr, 15.38% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely caused by patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Curis at Wilkesboro Transitional Care & Rehab Cntr, 5.11% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are routinely linked to lower quality nursing care. Closer supervision can limit the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Curis at Wilkesboro Transitional Care & Rehab Cntr, 1.8% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often the result of poor nursing care. More frequent bathing reduces the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this datapoint is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Curis at Wilkesboro Transitional Care & Rehab Cntr, 14.68% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Curis at Wilkesboro Transitional Care & Rehab Cntr, 23.67% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are administered to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Curis at Wilkesboro Transitional Care & Rehab Cntr, 3.01% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who are exhibiting signs of depression.

In Curis at Wilkesboro Transitional Care & Rehab Cntr, 46.46% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term stay residents that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Curis at Wilkesboro Transitional Care & Rehab Cntr, 30.77% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Curis at Wilkesboro Transitional Care & Rehab Cntr, 11.9% of Residents

Measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who maintained mobility. Many in the industry argue that mobility is critical to residents' physical and mental health.

In Curis at Wilkesboro Transitional Care & Rehab Cntr, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Curis at Wilkesboro Transitional Care & Rehab Cntr, 11.9% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical abilities of residents.

In Curis at Wilkesboro Transitional Care & Rehab Cntr, 29.32% of Patients

This is the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of short-term care.

In Curis at Wilkesboro Transitional Care & Rehab Cntr, 81.42% of Resident

This metric measures the percentage of short-term stay residents that experienced functional improvements.