Cypress Point-Skilled Nursing by Americare

In Cypress Point-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 1.49% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Cypress Point-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 7.76% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are routinely associated with lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing protocols can reduce the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Cypress Point-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 3.13% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes associated with insufficient hygiene.

In Cypress Point-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 5.12% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term patients receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Cypress Point-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 27.55% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric measures the percent of long-term patients who were given antianxiety drugs. These medications are given to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Cypress Point-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 5.24% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents exhibiting symptoms of depression. Increased levels of depression may imply a less hospitable environment.

In Cypress Point-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 100% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients that have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Cypress Point-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 4.08% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and continence. Some experts would argue that this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Cypress Point-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 4.22% of Residents

This metric measures the percentage of long-term residents that were able to retain mobility. Some experts would argue that the ability to move around is vital to patients mental and physical health.

In Cypress Point-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

Measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Cypress Point-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 4.22% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term resident care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Cypress Point-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 17.53% of Patients

This is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Cypress Point-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 86.08% of Resident

Measures the percentage of short-term patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some argue that this is a reasonable measure of rehabilitation services.