Ruthven Community Care Center

In Ruthven Community Care Center, 6.16% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is an indication of the percentage of long-term patients who suffered from pressure ulcers. We have found that pressure ulcers are an measure of a facility's nursing care quality.

In Ruthven Community Care Center, 3.87% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls which result in injury are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Ruthven Community Care Center, 3.28% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely the result of a facility with lower levels of hygiene. However, this datapoint can be skewed for some facilities due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Ruthven Community Care Center, 17.54% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents who were given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Ruthven Community Care Center, 19.26% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of patients prescribed antianxiety medications. These medications are generally prescribed to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Ruthven Community Care Center, 4.67% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents exhibiting depressive symptoms. Many in the industry argue that this is a reasonable measure of quality of care.

In Ruthven Community Care Center, 93.67% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Ruthven Community Care Center, 17.07% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and eating.

In Ruthven Community Care Center, 16.9% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percent of patients who remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Ruthven Community Care Center, 1.48 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Ruthven Community Care Center, 16.9 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Ruthven Community Care Center, 12.73 Percentage of Patients

This metric tracks the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to measure short-term care.

In Ruthven Community Care Center, 77.73% Percentage of Resident

Measures the percent of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many would argue that this is a reasonable measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.