Life Care Center of Elkhorn

In Life Care Center of Elkhorn, 6.58% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin caused by staying in one position for too long.

In Life Care Center of Elkhorn, 4.56% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to severe injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls leading to injury are routinely caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Life Care Center of Elkhorn, 3.53% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes associated with poor hygiene.

In Life Care Center of Elkhorn, 19.48% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Life Care Center of Elkhorn, 20.32% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric measures the percent of long-term patients which are administered antianxiety medication. These medications are given to patients suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Life Care Center of Elkhorn, 3.91% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients exhibiting signs of depression.

In Life Care Center of Elkhorn, 92.75% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term residents that were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for nursing home residents, making these vaccines vital to patient care.

In Life Care Center of Elkhorn, 15.57% Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and taking a bath. Many in the industry would argue this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Life Care Center of Elkhorn, 16.66% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percentage of patients that retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility can be a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Life Care Center of Elkhorn, 1.62 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

Measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is key to preserving the physical well-being of patients.

In Life Care Center of Elkhorn, 16.66 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Life Care Center of Elkhorn, 10.43 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Life Care Center of Elkhorn, 76.12% Percentage of Resident

Measures the percent of short-term patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many argue this is a reasonable measure of a facility's rehabilitation services.