Signature Healthcare of Fayette County

Updated May 1, 2022 by Nick Reese

Historical Rating

375 Glenn Avenue,
Washington Court House OH 43160

55.47% estimated occupancy ¹

Signature Healthcare of Fayette County is an average-sized nursing home located in Washington Court House, Ohio. We gave this facility an overall grade of D. A grade of this caliber generally indicates some concerning datapoints. If you are not happy with this facility's pedestrian overall grade, you may find your options to be limited in Washington Court House. The city has just three other nursing homes. Despite all this, one of the few highlights of this facility's report card is its strong inspection reports. You can continue reading to learn more about inspections and other category scores

Quick Details

Accepts Medicare ¹
Accepts Medicaid ¹
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Has Resident Council
Has Family Council
For profit - Corporation

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Facility Inspections

Although we were not high on this facility overall, we awarded it a grade of B for our inspections category. This grade is far better than the facility's overall grade. We take several aspects of a facility's inspection report into consideration in computing our inspection scores. One of those factors is deficiencies. It should be noted that the severity of the deficiencies is usually more important than the number of deficiencies, as some deficiencies can be quite minor. Although this place had some deficiencies on its government inspection report, none were major deficiencies based on CMS' scale. A few minor deficiencies are not necessarily the end of the world.

Short-term Care Quality

The second best area we awarded this nursing home in any area came in the area of short-term care, where we gave it a grade of B-. In determining our short-term care scores, we size up the facility's levels of highly skilled nursing, which includes registered nurses, physical therapists respiratory therapists and other highly skilled individuals. This grade is generally a solid assessment of the facility's rehabilitation. Fortunately, this nursing home offers both physical therapists and registered nurses. Not all facilities offer both. Lastly, we considered the percentage of patients that who were able to eventually return home from this nursing home. It fared better than most nursing homes in this area with 53.3 percent of its residents returning home.

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Nurse Quality

We awarded this facility a respectable grade in the area of nursing as well, with a grade of C. In determining a nursing home's nursing score, we look at the quantity of hours nurses spend with residents as well as the skill levels of those nurses. This particular nursing home provided 3.6 hours of nursing care per resident per day. Finally, we also considered some quality-based assessments. This place performed well in some of the quality-based metrics we assessed. In terms of the percentage of its patients suffering from pressure ulcers, this nursing home outpaced the national average.

Long-term Care Quality

Moving on to the last category, we awarded this nursing home a grade of D for our long-term care category. This is the nursing home's worst category score. For long-term care residents, the facility's primary objective is to keep patients as healthy and safe as possible. This is different than skilled nursing or short-term care where the goal is to rehabilitate residents. Once we assessed the quantity of care provided by nurses aids and other staff, we then looked at the nursing home's vaccination records. This facility vaccinated 100 percent of its patients for pneumonia, which is higher than the vast majority of nursing homes. Surprisingly, this facility was able to limit hospitalizations. With just 1.58 hospitalizations per one thousand long-term resident days, this facility has fewer hospitalizations than most nursing homes. Sadly, a few of its other scores in the category weren't as favorable as these.

Rating Over Time

Compared to national and state averages across all facilities.

Signature Healthcare of Fayette County Quality Metrics

Minimizes Pressure Ulcers

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 7.8% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

Minimizes Serious Falls

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 3.62% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents that sustained a fall which resulted in serious injury.

Minimizes Urinary Tract Infections

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 1.75% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are routinely caused by a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this datapoint may be skewed for some nursing homes due to different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

Appropriately Uses Anti-Psychotic Medication

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 12.79% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint gauges the percent of long-term patients taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

Appropriately Uses Anti-Anxiety Medication

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 22.34% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents who were given antianxiety medications. These drugs are typically used to treat residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

Managing Depression Among Residents

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 19.84% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who are exhibiting symptoms of depression. Some believe this is a reasonable measure of resident quality of care.

Appropriate Vaccine Usage

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 90.11% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients that have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

Residents Maintain Autonomy

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 15.05% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's could indicate decline of a resident's medical condition.

Ability to Keep Residents Mobile

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 18.59% Percentage of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who retained mobility levels. Some believe that the ability to move around is important for patients physical and mental health.

Hospitalizations

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 1.39 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Avoiding hospitalizations is key to the physical well-being of residents.

Short-term Care: Rehospitalizations

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 18.59 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care.

Short-term Care: ER Visits

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 11.79 Percentage of Patients

This metric tracks the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

Short-term Care: Facilitates Functional Improvement

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 74.53% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.

Scores for Washington Court House, OH

Overall Rating has a grade of B
Nurse Rating has a grade of B
Long-term Care Rating has a grade of B
Short-term Care Rating has a grade of B-minus
Inspection Rating has a grade of A-minus

Looking for more options? Washington Court House, Ohio has 3 other nursing homes

Nearby Hospitals

Fayette County Memorial HospitalCritical Access Hospitals 0.35 miles away1430 Columbus Avenue Washington Court House Ohio 43160Government - Local(740) 335-1210
Greenfield Area Medical CenterCritical Access Hospitals 13.91 miles away550 Mirabeau Street Greenfield Ohio 45123Voluntary non-profit - Private(937) 981-9400