Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

In Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 1.37% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of long-term stay residents which developed pressure ulcers or bed sores. We factor in this statistic in computing our nursing grades.

In Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 3.37% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents that have had a major fall. Falls leading to severe injury are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care. Additional nurse staffing can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are often caused by a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this statistic could be misleading for some facilities due to varying reporting standards for infections.

In Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 19.1% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of patients who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many patients, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 20.27% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are typically prescribed to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 7.06% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents who are demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 98.91% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 6.85% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's could be a sign of the erosion of a resident's medical condition.

In Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 7.34% of Residents

This is the percentage of patients who maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 7.34% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 13.14% of Patients

This metric measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Smith Ranch Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 88.53% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements.