Mount Carmel Senior Living - St Charles

In Mount Carmel Senior Living - St Charles, 3.09% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who developed pressure ulcers . We use this statistic in calculating both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Mount Carmel Senior Living - St Charles, 2.26% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injury are considered to be a barometer of nursing care . Falls are routinely caused by poor nursing care.

In Mount Carmel Senior Living - St Charles, 2.33% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often the result of facilities with lower levels of hygiene. Closer supervision can minimize the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. We want to point out that this statistic is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Mount Carmel Senior Living - St Charles, 8.47% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many patients, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Mount Carmel Senior Living - St Charles, 19.75% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint indicates the percent of long-term stay residents receiving antianxiety drugs.

In Mount Carmel Senior Living - St Charles, 0% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients showing symptoms of depression. Higher levels of depression could be a sign a less hospitable environment.

In Mount Carmel Senior Living - St Charles, 100% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Mount Carmel Senior Living - St Charles, 21.29% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care patients that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and using the bathroom. Many in the industry argue this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Mount Carmel Senior Living - St Charles, 21.74% of Residents

This indicates the percent of patients who retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility is usually a great sign for residents' health.

In Mount Carmel Senior Living - St Charles, 21.74% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical abilities of residents.

In Mount Carmel Senior Living - St Charles, 7.39% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the quality of short-term care.

In Mount Carmel Senior Living - St Charles, 71.67% of Resident

This is a measure of the percentage of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements.