Laurels of Carson City

In Laurels of Carson City, 8.87% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint is is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who developed pressure ulcers. Many experts believe that pressure ulcers are a solid indicator of nursing care quality.

In Laurels of Carson City, 2.93% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint is an indication of the percent of long-term care residents who sustained falls which caused serious injury. We use this statistic in calculating our nursing ratings.

In Laurels of Carson City, 2.23% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often linked to a facility with worst hygiene practices. Nevertheless, this datapoint can be misleading for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for UTI's.

In Laurels of Carson City, 13.4% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic drugs are administered to patients for many medical conditions, including dementia. Unfortunately, in limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Laurels of Carson City, 19.66% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of patients given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are prescribed to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Laurels of Carson City, 3.38% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents exhibiting signs of depression.

In Laurels of Carson City, 91.02% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Laurels of Carson City, 12.09% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living could be a sign of the decline of a patient's health.

In Laurels of Carson City, 13.78% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents who retained mobility levels over time. Retaining mobility is often a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Laurels of Carson City, 1.65 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Laurels of Carson City, 13.78 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Laurels of Carson City, 11.28 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the quality of care.

In Laurels of Carson City, 77.57% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of performance with activities of daily living often correlates with higher quality rehabilitation.