Nora Springs Care Center

In Nora Springs Care Center, 5.06% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin resulting from staying in the same position for an excessive period of time.

In Nora Springs Care Center, 7.23% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are often the result of lower quality nursing care. Better nursing protocols can reduce the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Nora Springs Care Center, 4.76% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely the result of facilities with worst hygiene practices. Closer supervision limits the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this metric is affected by by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for infections.

In Nora Springs Care Center, 22.29% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic is an indication of the percent of long-term care patients taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Nora Springs Care Center, 14.47% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

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

In Nora Springs Care Center, 1.4% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who are showing signs of depression. Increased levels of depression may be an indicator a less hospitable environment.

In Nora Springs Care Center, 96.66% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Nora Springs Care Center, 10.97% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's could indicate erosion of a resident's medical condition.

In Nora Springs Care Center, 8.66% of Residents

This indicates the percentage of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Nora Springs Care Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is typically a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of long-term care.

In Nora Springs Care Center, 8.66% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the health of residents.

In Nora Springs Care Center, 8.87% of Patients

Measures the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to measure the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.