Jo Ellen Smith Living Center

In Jo Ellen Smith Living Center, 11.68% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Jo Ellen Smith Living Center, 2.43% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care residents who have experienced a fall which resulted in serious injury. We use this statistic in determining our nursing scores.

In Jo Ellen Smith Living Center, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often caused by a facility with lower levels of hygiene. However, this statistic can also be skewed for some facilities due to different reporting standards for these infections.

In Jo Ellen Smith Living Center, 20.21% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of long-term care residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Jo Ellen Smith Living Center, 4.41% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are administered to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Jo Ellen Smith Living Center, 6.54% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who are exhibiting symptoms of depression. Higher levels of depression may indicate a less hospitable environment.

In Jo Ellen Smith Living Center, 99.81% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients that were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Jo Ellen Smith Living Center, 12.93% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and using the bathroom. Some believe this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Jo Ellen Smith Living Center, 3.12% of Residents

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

In Jo Ellen Smith Living Center, 0.04 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Jo Ellen Smith Living Center, 3.12% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Jo Ellen Smith Living Center, 11.34% of Patients

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