The Fountains Skilled Nursing

In The Fountains Skilled Nursing, 4.86% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In The Fountains Skilled Nursing, 1.4% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls which result in injury are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In The Fountains Skilled Nursing, 1.81% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. These infections may be associated with insufficient hygiene.

In The Fountains Skilled Nursing, 24.05% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure tells you the percentage of long-term patients receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In The Fountains Skilled Nursing, 19.22% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of patients who were prescribed antianxiety medications. These drugs are generally prescribed to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In The Fountains Skilled Nursing, 0.49% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients exhibiting symptoms of depression. Many in the industry believe that this is a reliable measure of patient quality of life.

In The Fountains Skilled Nursing, 99.42% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents who were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In The Fountains Skilled Nursing, 7.87% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term patients who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and eating. Some argue this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In The Fountains Skilled Nursing, 8.61% of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients that maintained mobility.

In The Fountains Skilled Nursing, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In The Fountains Skilled Nursing, 8.61% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In The Fountains Skilled Nursing, 16.48% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the quality of care.

In The Fountains Skilled Nursing, 93.38% of Resident

This metric measures the percent of short-term care residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many would argue this is a reasonable measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.