Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

In Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 6.57% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are routinely the result of patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 6.87% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents that have had a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are often the result of lower quality nursing care. Better nursing care can reduce the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 2.49% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients that suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often associated with lower quality nursing care. Better hygiene protocols can limit the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Keep in mind that this metric is affected by by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for UTI's.

In Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 20.58% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for 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 mean that a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 33.12% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric measures the percentage of long-term residents who were administered antianxiety drugs. These medications are prescribed to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 0% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents showing depressive symptoms.

In Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 98.92% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 16.1% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term care patients who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom. Some experts believe that this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 16.32% of Residents

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who maintained mobility. Many believe that the ability to move around is important for patients physical and mental health.

In Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 16.32% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 10.83% of Patients

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

In Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 89.44% of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with ADL's often correlates with successful rehabilitation services.