Lubbock Health Care Center

In Lubbock Health Care Center, 7.79% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin resulting from remaining in one position for an excessive period of time.

In Lubbock Health Care Center, 3.33% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are considered by many experts to be a barometer of nursing care . Major falls are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Lubbock Health Care Center, 1.51% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are routinely the result of a facility with lower levels of hygiene. However, this statistic may be misleading for some facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for these infections.

In Lubbock Health Care Center, 11.48% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic medications are administered to patients for many conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias. Unfortunately, in some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Lubbock Health Care Center, 22.56% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This gauges the percentage of long-term residents taking antianxiety drugs.

In Lubbock Health Care Center, 4.81% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents demonstrating depressive symptoms.

In Lubbock Health Care Center, 94.64% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these vaccines indispensable.

In Lubbock Health Care Center, 17.1% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and taking a bath.

In Lubbock Health Care Center, 16.36% Percentage of Residents

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

In Lubbock Health Care Center, 1.67 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Lubbock Health Care Center, 16.36 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Lubbock Health Care Center, 11.4 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Lubbock Health Care Center, 66.86% Percentage of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term care residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many in the industry would argue that this is a reliable measure of rehabilitation services.