Decatur Health & Rehab Center

In Decatur Health & Rehab Center, 9.43% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care can reduce the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Decatur Health & Rehab Center, 3.42% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients that have had a fall which resulted in major injury.

In Decatur Health & Rehab Center, 3.36% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely linked to poor nursing care. Better nursing care can reduce the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Keep in mind that this metric is affected by by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Decatur Health & Rehab Center, 19.38% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many patients, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Decatur Health & Rehab Center, 23.22% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic tells you the percent of long-term stay residents receiving antianxiety medications.

In Decatur Health & Rehab Center, 1.24% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents showing depressive symptoms. High levels of depression could be a sign a lower level of care.

In Decatur Health & Rehab Center, 91.17% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home patients, making these types of vaccines indispensable.

In Decatur Health & Rehab Center, 13.58% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term stay patients that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and taking a bath. Many in the industry argue this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Decatur Health & Rehab Center, 14.98% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents who were able to retain mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Decatur Health & Rehab Center, 1.81 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care.

In Decatur Health & Rehab Center, 14.98 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In Decatur Health & Rehab Center, 10.28 Percentage of Patients

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

In Decatur Health & Rehab Center, 76.71% Percentage of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percent of short-term patients that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many would argue this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.