Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

In Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 4.42% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are skin damage due to remaining in the same position for an excessive period of time.

In Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 2.22% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls which result in injury are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 0.22% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely caused by nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. Better nursing care limits the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. We want to point out that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 1.41% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 8% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents given antianxiety medications. These drugs are commonly prescribed to residents experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 17.84% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term patients demonstrating depressive symptoms. Many in the industry would argue this is a measure of quality of care.

In Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 91.96% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care patients who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home residents, making these vaccines vital to patient safety.

In Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 22.76% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 28.66% of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 0.56 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 28.66% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the health of residents.

In Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 15.06% of Patients

Measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to assess short-term care.

In Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 73.69% of Resident

This is the percent of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.