Life Care Center of Hixson

In Life Care Center of Hixson, 8.88% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint is is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who suffered from new or worsened pressure ulcers. We find that pressure ulcers are an barometer of nursing care quality.

In Life Care Center of Hixson, 3.29% of Patients had Serious Falls

This measures the percent of long-term residents who had falls resulting in major injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries could be an indicator of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Life Care Center of Hixson, 3.08% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely associated with a facility with worst hygiene practices. Nevertheless, this datapoint may be misleading for certain nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for these infections.

In Life Care Center of Hixson, 15.67% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. These medications are sometimes used for a variety of medical conditions, including cognitive disorders.

In Life Care Center of Hixson, 29.74% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are given to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Life Care Center of Hixson, 9.14% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term care residents who are showing symptoms of depression.

In Life Care Center of Hixson, 88.31% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term patients who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Life Care Center of Hixson, 17.11% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term patients who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and bathing. Some argue this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Life Care Center of Hixson, 20.35% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents that maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Life Care Center of Hixson, 1.4 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care. There is generally a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Life Care Center of Hixson, 20.35 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Life Care Center of Hixson, 11.68 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the quality of rehabilitation.

In Life Care Center of Hixson, 74.44% Percentage of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term care residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many in the industry argue this is a reasonable measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.