Desoto Healthcare Center

In Desoto Healthcare Center, 10.27% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure is an indication of the percent of long-term residents which have new or worsened pressure ulcers. We've found that pressure ulcers are an measure of the quality of nursing care a nursing home provides.

In Desoto Healthcare Center, 5.7% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls which result in injury are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Desoto Healthcare Center, 0.34% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections could be associated with poor hygiene.

In Desoto Healthcare Center, 16.49% 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 patients, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may mean a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Desoto Healthcare Center, 37.05% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are given to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Desoto Healthcare Center, 6.44% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents demonstrating depressive symptoms.

In Desoto Healthcare Center, 99.38% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Desoto Healthcare Center, 18.35% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Desoto Healthcare Center, 25.73% of Residents

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care residents that retained mobility levels. Many would argue that the ability to move around is critical to residents' physical and mental well-being.

In Desoto Healthcare Center, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Desoto Healthcare Center, 25.73% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In Desoto Healthcare Center, 12.55% of Patients

This metric tracks the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Desoto Healthcare Center, 59.3% of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with activities of daily living generally correlates with higher quality rehabilitation services.