German Center for Extended Care

In German Center for Extended Care, 5.78% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term stay patients that developed new or worsened pressure ulcers or bed sores. We use this statistic in calculating both nursing and long-term care grades.

In German Center for Extended Care, 7.04% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents who have had a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care. More supervision can reduce the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In German Center for Extended Care, 0.53% of Patients had UTIs

This figure indicates the percent of long-term care patients who had a urinary tract infection. While more infections could reflect poorly on a nursing home's hygiene protocols, it is difficult to compare between facilities due to facilities having inconsistent reporting standards.

In German Center for Extended Care, 11.84% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure is an indication of the percentage of long-term care patients receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In German Center for Extended Care, 15.74% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are prescribed to residents experiencing depression and anxiety.

In German Center for Extended Care, 0% of Patients

This is the percent of patients demonstrating signs of depression.

In German Center for Extended Care, 99.75% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In German Center for Extended Care, 5.39% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living may indicate erosion of a patient's medical condition.

In German Center for Extended Care, 4.9% of Residents

This indicates the percent of patients who remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility is usually a good sign for residents' well-being.

In German Center for Extended Care, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding hospitalizations is key to the physical well-being of residents.

In German Center for Extended Care, 4.9% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical abilities of residents.

In German Center for Extended Care, 7.65% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In German Center for Extended Care, 90.66% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of performance with ADL's often correlates with superior rehabilitation services.