Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation

In Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation, 14.04% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols can limit the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation, 3.52% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are routinely linked to lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing protocols reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation, 5.7% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often the result of lower quality nursing care. Closer supervision reduces the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Note that this statistic is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have different reporting standards for infections.

In Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation, 23.71% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs 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 indicate that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation, 30.64% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients who were given antianxiety drugs. These medications are generally used to treat patients suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation, 14.39% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who are demonstrating symptoms of depression. High levels of depression could be a sign a less hospitable environment.

In Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation, 98.77% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these types of vaccines indispensable.

In Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation, 26.07% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate decline of a resident's well-being.

In Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation, 25.42% of Residents

Measures the percent of long-term patients that remained mobile levels. Many would argue that mobility is vital to residents' physical and mental well-being.

In Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation, 0.44 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation, 25.42% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation, 18.16% of Patients

This is the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the overall quality of care.

In Smoky Ridge Health & Rehabilitation, 79.71% of Resident

This is a measure of the percentage of short-term stay patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some would argue that this is a reliable measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.