Signature Healthcare of Fayette County

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 10.64% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This statistic indicates the percentage of long-term care residents which are suffering from new or worsened pressure ulcers. We find that pressure ulcers are a reliable barometer of quality of care.

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 2.34% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 0.47% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be an indicator of nursing care . UTI's are often linked to a facility with lower levels of hygiene. However, this statistic could be misleading for certain nursing homes due to different reporting standards for these infections.

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 5.46% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many patients, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used appropriately. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 30.77% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are generally prescribed to patients suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 87.31% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay patients showing signs of depression.

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 99.06% of Patients

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

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 12.31% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term residents that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and eating. Some believe that this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 9.76% of Residents

This is the percent of residents that remained mobile levels over time. Preserving mobility is usually a great sign for residents' health.

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 0.56 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care. There is generally a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the overall quality of care.

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 9.76% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 11.13% of Patients

This is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Signature Healthcare of Fayette County, 61.19% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.