NHC HealthCare Sparta

In NHC HealthCare Sparta, 2.09% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care can minimize the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In NHC HealthCare Sparta, 4.33% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are routinely linked to lower quality nursing care. More supervision reduces the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In NHC HealthCare Sparta, 5.38% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely caused by facilities with worst hygiene practices. Closer supervision can limit the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Note that this metric is affected by by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for these infections.

In NHC HealthCare Sparta, 20.07% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic gauges the percent of long-term care patients which were prescribed antipsychotic medication. Excessive reliance on these medications may mean that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents in situations where such drugs aren't medically indicated. However, some facilities need to rely more on these medications due to an increased number of residents with Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In NHC HealthCare Sparta, 37.59% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients who were prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are given to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In NHC HealthCare Sparta, 8.41% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who are demonstrating signs of depression.

In NHC HealthCare Sparta, 97.49% of Patients

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

In NHC HealthCare Sparta, 24% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In NHC HealthCare Sparta, 25.94% of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term stay patients who remained mobile levels. Many would argue that the ability to move around is critical to residents' physical and mental health.

In NHC HealthCare Sparta, 25.94% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In NHC HealthCare Sparta, 9.75% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the quality of short-term care.

In NHC HealthCare Sparta, 69.71% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some would argue that this is a reliable measure of a facility's rehabilitation services.