Iron River Care Center

In Iron River Care Center, 3.39% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Iron River Care Center, 3.63% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to severe injuries are considered by many experts to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls leading to injury are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Iron River Care Center, 12.5% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections could be associated with inadequate hygiene.

In Iron River Care Center, 24.34% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic medications are given to patients for many medical conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias. Tragically, in limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Iron River Care Center, 18.75% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients who were given antianxiety drugs. These medications are generally prescribed to residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Iron River Care Center, 0.56% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who are exhibiting signs of depression. Increased levels of depression could be a sign a less hospitable environment.

In Iron River Care Center, 96.23% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term care residents that were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these types of vaccines critical to patient safety.

In Iron River Care Center, 15.63% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living may indicate erosion of a resident's medical condition.

In Iron River Care Center, 17.14% of Residents

This metric measures the percent of long-term residents who were able to retain mobility. Many in the industry would argue that the ability to move around is critical to residents' physical and mental health.

In Iron River Care Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Iron River Care Center, 17.14% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In Iron River Care Center, 17.89% of Patients

This metric tracks the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to assess patient care during rehabilitation.

In Iron River Care Center, 81.26% of Resident

This datapoint measures the percentage of short-term stay residents that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many would argue that this is a measure of rehabilitation services.