Fort Atkinson Health Care Center

In Fort Atkinson Health Care Center, 18.85% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Fort Atkinson Health Care Center, 6.45% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are considered by many experts to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls which result in injury are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Fort Atkinson Health Care Center, 2.35% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of patients that suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often associated with poor nursing care. Closer supervision can limit the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. We want to point out that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have different reporting standards for these infections.

In Fort Atkinson Health Care Center, 20.12% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This measures the percentage of long-term care residents receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Fort Atkinson Health Care Center, 17.96% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint tells you the percent of long-term patients who are administered antianxiety medication. These drugs are prescribed to residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Fort Atkinson Health Care Center, 17.58% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Fort Atkinson Health Care Center, 80.14% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Fort Atkinson Health Care Center, 16.36% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Fort Atkinson Health Care Center, 24.96% of Residents

Measures the percentage of long-term care patients that remained mobile levels.

In Fort Atkinson Health Care Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of nursing home care.

In Fort Atkinson Health Care Center, 24.96% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Fort Atkinson Health Care Center, 16.48% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the quality of nursing home care.

In Fort Atkinson Health Care Center, 86.75% of Resident

This is the percent of short-term care patients that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with activities of daily living generally correlates with higher quality rehabilitation.