Highlands Lake Center

In Highlands Lake Center, 6.42% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint gauges the percent of long-term residents that suffer from new or worsened pressure ulcers. We find that pressure ulcers are a great measure of a facility's nursing care quality.

In Highlands Lake Center, 2.61% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls leading to injury are often caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Highlands Lake Center, 5.12% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely linked to poor nursing care. Additional nurse staffing can reduce the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Note that this metric is affected by by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Highlands Lake Center, 2.68% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are administered to residents for many medical conditions, such as cognitive disorders. Unfortunately, in some situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Highlands Lake Center, 26.65% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are given to patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Highlands Lake Center, 0.22% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients showing symptoms of depression.

In Highlands Lake Center, 98.85% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents that have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these vaccines critical to patient safety.

In Highlands Lake Center, 12.06% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and bathing. Some would argue that this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Highlands Lake Center, 12.59% of Residents

This is the percent of patients who maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility is usually a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Highlands Lake Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is usually a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the quality of long-term care.

In Highlands Lake Center, 12.59% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Highlands Lake Center, 6.64% of Patients

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

In Highlands Lake Center, 85.23% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.