Diversicare of Bessemer

In Diversicare of Bessemer, 9.23% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely the result of patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Diversicare of Bessemer, 3.48% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are often associated with lower quality nursing care. Closer supervision reduces the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Diversicare of Bessemer, 3.13% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely linked to facilities with worst hygiene practices. Better hygiene protocols reduces the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. We want to point out that this statistic is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have different reporting standards for infections.

In Diversicare of Bessemer, 19.45% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many patients, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Diversicare of Bessemer, 23.11% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically given to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Diversicare of Bessemer, 1.27% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents showing depressive symptoms.

In Diversicare of Bessemer, 92.58% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Diversicare of Bessemer, 12.92% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and using the bathroom.

In Diversicare of Bessemer, 15.91% Percentage of Residents

Measures the percent of long-term residents who were able to retain mobility. Some argue that mobility is vital to patients physical and mental health.

In Diversicare of Bessemer, 1.62 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the overall quality of care.

In Diversicare of Bessemer, 15.91 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Diversicare of Bessemer, 11.46 Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to gauge patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Diversicare of Bessemer, 73.73% Percentage of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percent of short-term care residents that experienced functional improvements.