The Culpeper

In The Culpeper, 8.72% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In The Culpeper, 3.64% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a fall which resulted in major injury.

In The Culpeper, 2.55% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely linked to lower quality nursing care. More frequent bathing minimizes the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this statistic is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for UTI's.

In The Culpeper, 13.56% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many patients, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In The Culpeper, 20.28% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure measures the percent of long-term stay residents that are administered antianxiety drugs. These medications are prescribed to residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In The Culpeper, 3.63% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who are showing symptoms of depression. Higher levels of depression may indicate a less hospitable environment.

In The Culpeper, 91.12% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In The Culpeper, 16.48% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In The Culpeper, 21.22% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percent of patients that maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility is usually a great sign for residents' well-being.

In The Culpeper, 1.29 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital is important to preserving the physical well-being of nursing home patients.

In The Culpeper, 21.22 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care.

In The Culpeper, 11.62 Percentage of Patients

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

In The Culpeper, 75.54% Percentage of Resident

This is a measure of the percentage of short-term care patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some believe that this is a measure of rehabilitation services.