Dycora Transitional Health - Riverdale

In Dycora Transitional Health - Riverdale, 6.93% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be an indicator of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Riverdale, 3.27% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who suffered a fall which resulted in severe injury. We use this statistic in determining nursing ratings.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Riverdale, 3.19% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often linked to lower quality nursing care. Closer supervision can minimize the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Note that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for infections.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Riverdale, 13.83% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure indicates the percent of long-term patients receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Riverdale, 15.45% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents which were given antianxiety medication. These medications are prescribed to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Riverdale, 6.26% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Riverdale, 92.96% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term patients that have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home patients, making these vaccines indispensable.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Riverdale, 13.23% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and taking a bath. Some would argue this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Riverdale, 20.17% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percent of patients who were able to retain mobility over time. Optimizing mobility is often a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Riverdale, 1.28 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Dycora Transitional Health - Riverdale, 20.17 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Riverdale, 13.08 Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to gauge the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In Dycora Transitional Health - Riverdale, 75.51% Percentage of Resident

Measures the percent of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts would argue this is a reliable measure of a facility's rehabilitation services.