Lancaster Health Care Center

In Lancaster Health Care Center, 8.48% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols limits the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Lancaster Health Care Center, 1.71% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure is a measure of the percent of long-term patients that had falls leading to major injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries may be a sign of lower quality nursing care.

In Lancaster Health Care Center, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often the result of lower quality nursing care. Better hygiene protocols limits the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Note that this metric is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for these infections.

In Lancaster Health Care Center, 2.65% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. These medications are sometimes used to treat a variety of medical conditions, including dementia.

In Lancaster Health Care Center, 14.07% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is an indication of the percent of long-term stay patients who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are given to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Lancaster Health Care Center, 1.14% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. Higher levels of depression may indicate a less hospitable environment.

In Lancaster Health Care Center, 100% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home patients, making these types of vaccines critical to patient well-being.

In Lancaster Health Care Center, 3.28% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and eating. Some believe this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Lancaster Health Care Center, 5.41% of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that were able to retain mobility. Many argue that mobility is important for residents' physical and mental health.

In Lancaster Health Care Center, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Lancaster Health Care Center, 5.41% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Lancaster Health Care Center, 21.28% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Lancaster Health Care Center, 87.89% of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term care patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of autonomy with activities of daily living typically correlates with higher quality rehabilitation services.