Karcher Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Center

In Karcher Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Center, 5.85% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Karcher Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Center, 3.33% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls leading to injury are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Karcher Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Center, 2.48% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. These infections are linked to insufficient hygiene.

In Karcher Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Center, 17.95% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint gauges the percent of long-term patients taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Karcher Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Center, 16.27% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure measures the percent of long-term stay residents who were given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically prescribed to patients suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Karcher Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Center, 7.97% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents exhibiting symptoms of depression. Many in the industry would argue that this is a reasonable measure of resident quality of life.

In Karcher Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Center, 89.29% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Karcher Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Center, 13.52% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Karcher Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Center, 18.02% Percentage of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who maintained mobility. Some would argue that mobility is vital to patients mental and physical well-being.

In Karcher Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Center, 0.95 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Karcher Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Center, 18.02 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between staying out of the hospital and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Karcher Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Center, 11.12 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Karcher Post-Acute & Rehabilitation Center, 75.93% Percentage of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of performance with ADL's often correlates with successful rehabilitation services.