Diversicare of Providence

In Diversicare of Providence, 7.63% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents that suffered from 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 called bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long.

In Diversicare of Providence, 3.89% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls leading to injury are often caused by poor nursing care.

In Diversicare of Providence, 1.96% of Patients had UTIs

This figure tells you the percent of long-term patients who have experienced a urinary tract infection. UTI's could be a sign of a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this metric can also be skewed for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In Diversicare of Providence, 13.37% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are prescribed to residents for many conditions, including dementia. Unfortunately, in some situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Diversicare of Providence, 21.6% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay residents who are prescribed antianxiety medication. These drugs are typically prescribed to patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Diversicare of Providence, 12.38% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term patients who are demonstrating depressive symptoms. Some would argue this is a reasonable measure of patient quality of care.

In Diversicare of Providence, 91.56% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Diversicare of Providence, 16.12% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Diversicare of Providence, 17.5% Percentage of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term stay residents who were able to retain mobility.

In Diversicare of Providence, 1.36 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of nursing home care.

In Diversicare of Providence, 17.5 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care. There is a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Diversicare of Providence, 11.23 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the overall quality of short-term care.

In Diversicare of Providence, 73.53% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of independence with ADL's generally correlates with superior rehabilitation.