Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center

In Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center, 4.98% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care limits the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center, 4.56% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure is an indication of the percentage of long-term residents who had a fall which caused severe injury. We use this statistic in computing our nursing grades.

In Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center, 1.31% of Patients had UTIs

This metric is an indication of the percentage of long-term patients who suffered from a UTI. Although more of these infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's hygiene protocols, it can be problematic to compare between facilities due to facilities having varying reporting standards.

In Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center, 9.32% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic medications are given to residents for many conditions, such as cognitive disorders. Unfortunately, in some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center, 16.23% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of patients who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are administered to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center, 8.14% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. Increased levels of depression could be an indicator a less hospitable environment.

In Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center, 98.78% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center, 17.78% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate erosion of a patient's medical condition.

In Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center, 23.76% of Residents

Measures the percentage of long-term care residents that remained mobile levels. Some experts believe that the ability to move around is vital to patients mental and physical health.

In Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center, 23.76% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term resident care.

In Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center, 9.32% 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 usually a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center, 69.41% of Resident

This is the percent of short-term stay residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of performance with activities of daily living often correlates with better rehabilitation.