Shelby Nursing Center

In Shelby Nursing Center, 16.35% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This metric tells you the percent of long-term stay residents that are suffering from pressure ulcers or bed sores. We bake this statistic into our nursing grades.

In Shelby Nursing Center, 4.44% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are routinely caused by lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing protocols limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Shelby Nursing Center, 1.14% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely the result of facilities with worst hygiene practices. More frequent bathing can reduce the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Note that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for infections.

In Shelby Nursing Center, 9.92% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients who were given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Shelby Nursing Center, 9.55% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically prescribed to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Shelby Nursing Center, 4.28% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who are demonstrating signs of depression. Many in the industry believe this is a reasonable measure of quality of care.

In Shelby Nursing Center, 96.3% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Shelby Nursing Center, 12.46% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Shelby Nursing Center, 17.6% of Residents

This is the percentage of patients who retained mobility levels over time. Retaining mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Shelby Nursing Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of long-term care.

In Shelby Nursing Center, 17.6% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical abilities of residents.

In Shelby Nursing Center, 7.09% of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Shelby Nursing Center, 78.03% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with ADL's typically correlates with successful rehabilitation.