Life Care Center of Longmont

In Life Care Center of Longmont, 4.18% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely the result of patients staying in one position for too long.

In Life Care Center of Longmont, 5.15% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who suffered falls leading to severe injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of major falls may be a sign of poor nursing care.

In Life Care Center of Longmont, 2.27% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. These infections may be associated with inadequate hygiene.

In Life Care Center of Longmont, 11.11% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many residents, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Life Care Center of Longmont, 3.49% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of patients who were prescribed antianxiety medications. These medications are generally given to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Life Care Center of Longmont, 1.13% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who are demonstrating signs of depression. High levels of depression could be an indicator a less hospitable environment.

In Life Care Center of Longmont, 97.77% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents that have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these types of vaccines vital to patient care.

In Life Care Center of Longmont, 13.2% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with ADL's could be a sign of the decline of a patient's health.

In Life Care Center of Longmont, 15.48% of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients who maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

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

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

In Life Care Center of Longmont, 15.48% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Life Care Center of Longmont, 12.45% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the quality of nursing home care.

In Life Care Center of Longmont, 68.88% of Resident

This datapoint measures the percent of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some would argue this is a measure of rehabilitation services.