Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

In Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 5.83% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often caused by residents staying in one position for too long.

In Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 3.77% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure is an indication of the percentage of long-term patients that had falls resulting in severe injury. We use this statistic in determining our nursing grades.

In Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1.9% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes linked to inadequate hygiene.

In Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 4.04% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic drugs are given to patients for a variety of medical conditions, such as Alzheimer's or other dementias. Tragically, in some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may mean a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 28.86% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients who were prescribed antianxiety medications. These drugs are generally prescribed to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 12.42% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents demonstrating depressive symptoms. Some believe that this is a reasonable measure of quality of life.

In Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 96.09% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term patients that were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home patients, making these types of vaccines critical to patient safety.

In Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 21.09% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term residents who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and continence. Some experts believe this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 28.04% of Residents

This metric measures the percent of long-term care patients that maintained mobility. Many in the industry would argue that mobility is vital to patients mental and physical well-being.

In Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 28.04% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of patients.

In Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 20.87% of Patients

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to measure patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Polk City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 77.36% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percent of short-term care residents that experienced functional improvements.