Life Care Center of Elyria

In Life Care Center of Elyria, 11.98% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long.

In Life Care Center of Elyria, 1.67% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are routinely associated with poor nursing care. Better nursing protocols reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Life Care Center of Elyria, 2.15% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many experts to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often associated with worse hygiene protocols. However, this metric could also be skewed for some nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In Life Care Center of Elyria, 12.93% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic medications are administered to residents for many conditions, such as dementia. Unfortunately, in limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Life Care Center of Elyria, 18.27% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who are prescribed antianxiety medication. These drugs are used to treat residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Life Care Center of Elyria, 0.97% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who are exhibiting signs of depression.

In Life Care Center of Elyria, 98.94% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients that have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Life Care Center of Elyria, 13.13% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's may indicate the erosion of a resident's well-being.

In Life Care Center of Elyria, 11.81% of Residents

This tells you the percentage of patients who maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility is usually a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Life Care Center of Elyria, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Life Care Center of Elyria, 11.81% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Life Care Center of Elyria, 11.91% of Patients

This is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Life Care Center of Elyria, 81.43% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements.