Southern Oaks Care Center

In Southern Oaks Care Center, 5.88% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long.

In Southern Oaks Care Center, 3.97% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of long-term residents which had a fall resulting in major injury. We use this statistic in determining our nursing grades.

In Southern Oaks Care Center, 8.13% of Patients had UTIs

This statistic tells you the percentage of long-term patients who sustained urinary tract infections. While a higher rate of these infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's nursing care, it can be problematic to compare different nursing homes due to facilities having reporting standards.

In Southern Oaks Care Center, 6.35% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of long-term care patients taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Southern Oaks Care Center, 7.95% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure is an indication of the percentage of long-term residents who were administered antianxiety medication. These medications are typically given to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Southern Oaks Care Center, 2.5% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who are demonstrating signs of depression. High rates of depression may be a sign a lower level of care.

In Southern Oaks Care Center, 87.12% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these vaccines critical to patient safety.

In Southern Oaks Care Center, 14.77% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and bathing.

In Southern Oaks Care Center, 18.07% of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents who remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility is often a good sign for residents' health.

In Southern Oaks Care Center, 0.02 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.

In Southern Oaks Care Center, 18.07% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Southern Oaks Care Center, 21.68% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the quality of nursing home care.

In Southern Oaks Care Center, 65.75% of Resident

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