Signature Healthcare of South Louisville

In Signature Healthcare of South Louisville, 10.82% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Signature Healthcare of South Louisville, 3.27% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are considered by many experts to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Signature Healthcare of South Louisville, 0.84% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of long-term residents which sustained urinary tract infections. Although more of these infections could reflect poorly on a facility's hygiene protocols, it can be difficult to compare between nursing homes due to nursing homes having inconsistent reporting standards.

In Signature Healthcare of South Louisville, 20.54% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic measures the percent of long-term residents taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Signature Healthcare of South Louisville, 22.22% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is an indication of the percentage of long-term residents who are prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically given to patients suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Signature Healthcare of South Louisville, 7.49% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. Increased levels of depression may imply worse patient care.

In Signature Healthcare of South Louisville, 97.6% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Signature Healthcare of South Louisville, 16.09% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Signature Healthcare of South Louisville, 24.98% of Residents

This tells you the percentage of patients who were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility can be a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Signature Healthcare of South Louisville, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Staying out of the hospital is critical to preserving the physical health of patients.

In Signature Healthcare of South Louisville, 24.98% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care.

In Signature Healthcare of South Louisville, 17.34% of Patients

This metric measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Signature Healthcare of South Louisville, 78.22% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term residents that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with activities of daily living generally correlates with successful rehabilitation services.