Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Florenc

In Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Florenc, 9.68% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This metric tells you the percent of long-term residents which have new or worsened pressure ulcers. We find that pressure ulcers are a reliable indicator of the quality of nursing care a nursing home provides.

In Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Florenc, 3.49% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents that sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are often linked to lower quality nursing care. Better nursing care can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Florenc, 3.26% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be a measure of nursing care . UTI's are often linked to a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this metric can also be skewed for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Florenc, 14.92% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents that are prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Increased usage of these drugs may suggest a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents in situations where such medications aren't medically indicated. However, some facilities need to rely on these medications due to an increased number of residents suffering from dementia.

In Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Florenc, 19.83% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

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

In Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Florenc, 2.74% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who are showing signs of depression.

In Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Florenc, 88.77% of Patients

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

In Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Florenc, 14.72% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate the decline of a patient's well-being.

In Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Florenc, 22.47% Percentage of Residents

This is the percentage of residents that maintained mobility over time. Optimizing mobility can be a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Florenc, 1.55 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Florenc, 22.47 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Florenc, 12.88 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of short-term care.

In Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina-Florenc, 72.67% Percentage of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term residents that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of performance with ADL's typically correlates with higher quality rehabilitation.