Dimondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

In Dimondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 6.25% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained 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 known as bed sores, are often the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Dimondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 3.61% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to severe injuries are considered by many experts to be a barometer of nursing care . Falls which result in injury are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Dimondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 3.83% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often the result of worse hygiene protocols. More frequent bathing can limit the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Keep in mind that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for infections.

In Dimondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 14.64% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay patients who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Increased usage of these drugs may indicate a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior in scenarios where such drugs aren't medically required. Nevertheless, some facilities may need to rely more on these drugs due to having more patients suffering from cognitive disorders.

In Dimondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 28.13% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term patients who are administered antianxiety medication. These medications are commonly used to treat patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Dimondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 7.69% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents who are exhibiting signs of depression. Many believe that this is a reliable measure of quality of life.

In Dimondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 68.13% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Dimondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 4.82% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living may indicate the deterioration of a resident's medical condition.

In Dimondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 5.65% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents that remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Dimondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is typically a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the quality of nursing home care.

In Dimondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 5.65% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Dimondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 7.72% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the overall quality of rehabilitation.

In Dimondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 93.61% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with ADL's generally correlates with successful rehabilitation.