Life Care Center of La Center

In Life Care Center of La Center, 8.22% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Life Care Center of La Center, 9.23% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients that have had a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care . Major falls are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Life Care Center of La Center, 3.19% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients that suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often associated with poor nursing care. Closer supervision can reduce the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this statistic is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for these infections.

In Life Care Center of La Center, 3.65% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric indicates the percent of long-term stay patients taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Life Care Center of La Center, 28.42% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients receiving antianxiety drugs.

In Life Care Center of La Center, 1.62% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Life Care Center of La Center, 99.49% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Life Care Center of La Center, 11.58% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and bathing. Many in the industry would argue this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Life Care Center of La Center, 24.01% of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents that were able to retain mobility. Many in the industry believe that the ability to move around is critical to residents' mental and physical health.

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

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

In Life Care Center of La Center, 24.01% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. Minimizing rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the health of residents.

In Life Care Center of La Center, 10.4% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Life Care Center of La Center, 76.33% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term stay residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of performance with activities of daily living typically correlates with better rehabilitation.