Life Care Center of Hilton Head

In Life Care Center of Hilton Head, 9.38% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Life Care Center of Hilton Head, 1.74% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents that sustained a fall resulting in serious injury.

In Life Care Center of Hilton Head, 1.76% of Patients had UTIs

This metric tells you the percentage of long-term residents which suffered from urinary tract infections. Although a higher rate of these infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's cleanliness, it can be difficult to compare between facilities due to varying reporting standards.

In Life Care Center of Hilton Head, 13.33% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients given antipsychotic drugs. These drugs may be used for treating a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Life Care Center of Hilton Head, 14.29% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay residents receiving antianxiety medications.

In Life Care Center of Hilton Head, 6.54% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents who are exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In Life Care Center of Hilton Head, 86.57% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Life Care Center of Hilton Head, 21.05% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and eating.

In Life Care Center of Hilton Head, 31.47% of Residents

This is the percentage of residents who retained mobility levels over time. Optimizing mobility is often a good sign for residents' health.

In Life Care Center of Hilton Head, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is usually a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Life Care Center of Hilton Head, 31.47% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Life Care Center of Hilton Head, 16.08% of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Life Care Center of Hilton Head, 74.32% of Resident

Measures the percent of short-term residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some believe this is a reliable measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.