Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center

In Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center, 7.44% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center, 3.93% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure measures the percent of long-term patients who suffered falls which resulted in serious injury. We use this statistic in calculating nursing ratings.

In Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center, 1.87% of Patients had UTIs

This statistic indicates the percentage of long-term stay patients that suffered from urinary tract infections. While more infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's cleanliness, it can be problematic to compare different nursing homes due to nursing homes having differing reporting standards.

In Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center, 13.18% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint tells you the percent of long-term patients receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center, 21.77% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are used to treat patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center, 12.89% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who are demonstrating signs of depression. Increased rates of depression may be an indicator a less hospitable environment.

In Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center, 91.48% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center, 15.74% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and eating. Some would argue this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center, 15.7% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents who were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is usually a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center, 1.46 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center, 15.7 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. Minimizing rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center, 11.29 Percentage of Patients

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

In Brickyard Healthcare - Fountainview Care Center, 73.78% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements.