Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center

In Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center, 7.26% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint indicates the percent of long-term patients that developed pressure ulcers . We factor in this statistic in computing our nursing grades.

In Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center, 1.56% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to severe injuries are considered by many experts to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Falls leading to injury are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center, 1.64% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often associated with poor nursing care. Better nursing care limits the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center, 7.04% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. These drugs are used for treating several conditions, including dementia.

In Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center, 14.22% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients who were given antianxiety medications. These medications are given to patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center, 1.52% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. Some argue this is a reasonable measure of patient quality of life.

In Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center, 86.61% of Patients

This is the percent of patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center, 16.83% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's may be a sign of deterioration of a resident's well-being.

In Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center, 32.13% of Residents

Measures the percent of long-term care residents who were able to retain mobility.

In Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center, 32.13% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center, 12.81% of Patients

Measures the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Sumter East Health & Rehabilitation Center, 72.29% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with ADL's often correlates with better rehabilitation services.