Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center

In Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center, 6.21% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This measures the percentage of long-term stay patients which developed new or worsened pressure ulcers or bed sores. We use this statistic in calculating both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center, 5.04% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls which result in injury are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center, 1.87% of Patients had UTIs

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who have suffered from urinary tract infections. While a higher rate of these infections could reflect poorly on a nursing home's nursing care, it can be difficult to compare different nursing homes due to differing reporting standards.

In Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center, 3.7% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of residents prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are prescribed to patients for a variety of conditions, such as cognitive disorders. Sadly, in some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center, 20.69% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who are given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically given to patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center, 42.73% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who are demonstrating signs of depression. Some believe that this is a reasonable measure of quality of care.

In Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center, 100% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents that were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center, 12.38% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay residents that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and continence. Some argue that this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center, 7.11% of Residents

This tells you the percentage of residents that retained mobility levels over time. Optimizing mobility can be a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is key to maintaining the physical well-being of nursing home patients.

In Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center, 7.11% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center, 41.26% of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the overall quality of short-term care.

In Pleasant Springs Healthcare Center, 76.38% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term care patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many argue this is a reliable measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.