Sauk Co Health Care Center

In Sauk Co Health Care Center, 0.7% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of residents who suffered from 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 referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long.

In Sauk Co Health Care Center, 5.1% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric gauges the percent of long-term residents which sustained a fall resulting in major injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of major falls could be an indicator of lower quality nursing care.

In Sauk Co Health Care Center, 0.55% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes linked to insufficient hygiene.

In Sauk Co Health Care Center, 13.27% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care residents receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In some cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Sauk Co Health Care Center, 7.73% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of long-term patients who were given antianxiety medication. These medications are commonly given to patients suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Sauk Co Health Care Center, 0% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term patients demonstrating depressive symptoms.

In Sauk Co Health Care Center, 99.52% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay patients that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Sauk Co Health Care Center, 9.24% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and continence.

In Sauk Co Health Care Center, 9.42% of Residents

This is the percentage of patients who remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility can be a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Sauk Co Health Care Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Sauk Co Health Care Center, 9.42% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Sauk Co Health Care Center, 6.99% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care.

In Sauk Co Health Care Center, 83.77% of Resident

This metric measures the percent of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some believe this is a reasonable measure of rehabilitation services.