Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

In Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 6.12% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin caused by remaining in the same position for too long.

In Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 4.17% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are often linked to lower quality nursing care. Additional nurse staffing can limit the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 6.1% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often linked to facilities with lower levels of hygiene. Closer supervision can reduce the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 14.88% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients given antipsychotic medications. These drugs may be used to treat several conditions, such as Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 16.67% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic measures the percentage of long-term patients that are prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are given to patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 0.62% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who are showing symptoms of depression.

In Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 99.45% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 8.87% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and using the bathroom. Some experts believe this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 17.62% of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who were able to retain mobility. Many in the industry believe that mobility is vital to residents' physical and mental well-being.

In Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. There is typically a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of long-term care.

In Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 17.62% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 21.14% of Patients

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

In Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 73.07% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term care residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with activities of daily living generally correlates with superior rehabilitation services.