Sapphire at Cedar Crossings

In Sapphire at Cedar Crossings, 8.57% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols limits the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Sapphire at Cedar Crossings, 2.43% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are often associated with poor nursing care. Closer supervision reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Sapphire at Cedar Crossings, 2.24% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often associated with lower quality nursing care. Better nursing care can minimize the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Note that this statistic is affected by by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for infections.

In Sapphire at Cedar Crossings, 15.6% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of residents given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some cases, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Sapphire at Cedar Crossings, 12.47% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients taking antianxiety drugs.

In Sapphire at Cedar Crossings, 5.65% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents demonstrating depressive symptoms. Increased levels of depression could reveal worse patient care.

In Sapphire at Cedar Crossings, 92.57% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Sapphire at Cedar Crossings, 13.82% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and using the bathroom. Many in the industry argue this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Sapphire at Cedar Crossings, 22.07% 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' health.

In Sapphire at Cedar Crossings, 1.2 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 long-term care.

In Sapphire at Cedar Crossings, 22.07 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the quality of rehabilitation services.