Diversicare of Lake Highlands

In Diversicare of Lake Highlands, 7.47% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Diversicare of Lake Highlands, 3.27% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients that have had a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are considered by many experts to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Diversicare of Lake Highlands, 0.33% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely caused by facilities with lower levels of hygiene. Closer supervision minimizes the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Keep in mind that this datapoint is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have different reporting standards for these infections.

In Diversicare of Lake Highlands, 7.38% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This measures the percent of long-term care residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Diversicare of Lake Highlands, 19.06% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are prescribed to residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Diversicare of Lake Highlands, 7.78% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents exhibiting depressive symptoms. Higher rates of depression may reveal a lower level of care.

In Diversicare of Lake Highlands, 93.62% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Diversicare of Lake Highlands, 16.7% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with ADL's may be a sign of decline of a resident's well-being.

In Diversicare of Lake Highlands, 11.03% of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents that remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility is usually a great sign for residents' health.

In Diversicare of Lake Highlands, 0.04 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is typically a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Diversicare of Lake Highlands, 11.03% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Diversicare of Lake Highlands, 9.52% of Patients

This is the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the overall quality of rehabilitation.

In Diversicare of Lake Highlands, 77.6% of Resident

This is the percent of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with ADL's often correlates with successful rehabilitation services.