North Capitol Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

In North Capitol Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 9.43% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long.

In North Capitol Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 3.88% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay patients which sustained a fall resulting in major injury. We use this statistic in determining our nursing ratings.

In North Capitol Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely linked to worse hygiene protocols. More frequent bathing can reduce the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Note that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for these infections.

In North Capitol Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 8.99% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many patients, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may mean that a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In North Capitol Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 24.56% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are administered to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In North Capitol Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1.99% of Patients

This is the percent of residents demonstrating symptoms of depression. Higher rates of depression could reveal lower quality care.

In North Capitol Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 88.47% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents that were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In North Capitol Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 16.75% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and continence.

In North Capitol Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 8.21% of Residents

This tells you the percent of patients who were able to retain mobility over time. Retaining mobility is often a great sign for residents' health.

In North Capitol Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care.

In North Capitol Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 8.21% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In North Capitol Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 80.34% of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with ADL's generally correlates with higher quality rehabilitation services.