Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center

In Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, 4.2% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of residents who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are skin damage resulting from staying in one position for too long.

In Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, 2.26% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients who have sustained a fall which caused severe injury. We use this statistic in determining our nursing scores.

In Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, 3.58% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many experts to be a barometer of nursing care . UTI's are routinely linked to lower quality nursing care. However, this metric could be misleading for certain nursing homes due to different reporting standards for these infections.

In Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, 15.32% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are administered to patients for a variety of conditions, such as cognitive disorders. Tragically, in limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, 10.13% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are administered to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, 0.56% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who are exhibiting signs of depression.

In Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, 98.3% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home patients, making these types of vaccines important for resident well-being.

In Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, 24.12% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of needing for assistance with ADL's may indicate erosion of a resident's health.

In Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, 22.49% of Residents

Measures the percentage of long-term care patients that remained mobile levels. Many would argue that mobility is critical to patients health.

In Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. There is usually a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, 22.49% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term resident care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of residents.

In Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, 6.09% of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the quality of care.

In Sitter and Barfoot Veterans Care Center, 95.31% of Resident

This metric measures the percent of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts would argue this is a reliable measure of rehabilitation performance.