Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nursing by Americare

In Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 17.57% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 4.69% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are often associated with poor nursing care. Additional nurse staffing limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This is an indication of the percent of long-term care residents who had a UTI. While more infections may reflect poorly on a facility's nursing care, it can be problematic to compare between nursing homes due to nursing homes having differing reporting standards.

In Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 18.18% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint tells you the percentage of long-term stay residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some cases, increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 37.39% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic tells you the percent of long-term stay patients that are prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are typically used to treat patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 0% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who are exhibiting signs of depression. Increased rates of depression could be an indicator lower quality care.

In Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 96.23% of Patients

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

In Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 13.89% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term care residents that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and continence.

In Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 8.68% of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients who were able to retain mobility.

In Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 8.68% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 9.72% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Heritage Nursing Center-Skilled Nursing by Americare, 63.06% of Resident

This datapoint measures the percentage of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts argue this is a measure of a facility's rehabilitation services.