Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenburg

In Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenburg, 10.09% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This metric indicates the percentage of long-term stay residents which are suffering from new or worsened pressure ulcers. We find that pressure ulcers are a reliable indicator of a facility's nursing care quality.

In Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenburg, 3.86% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents who have had a major fall. Falls leading to severe injury are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls resulting in injury are often the result of poor nursing care.

In Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenburg, 3.21% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many experts to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often associated with worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this datapoint could be misleading for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenburg, 11.74% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenburg, 22.05% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents given antianxiety medications. These medications are commonly prescribed to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenburg, 3.01% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who are showing symptoms of depression. High levels of depression may be a sign a less hospitable environment.

In Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenburg, 87.89% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term patients who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home residents, making these types of vaccines important for resident well-being.

In Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenburg, 18.87% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom.

In Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenburg, 24.57% Percentage of Residents

This metric measures the percent of long-term patients who remained mobile levels. Many would argue that mobility is critical to residents' physical and mental health.

In Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenburg, 1.39 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenburg, 24.57 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the health of residents.

In Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenburg, 11.81 Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Olde Knox Commons at the Villages of Mecklenburg, 72.58% Percentage of Resident

This is a measure of the percent of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements.