The Waters of Covington

In The Waters of Covington, 7.63% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In The Waters of Covington, 3.9% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered by many experts to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls leading to injury are routinely caused by poor nursing care.

In The Waters of Covington, 1.95% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often linked to worse hygiene protocols. More frequent bathing can limit the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this metric is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for these infections.

In The Waters of Covington, 13.18% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many patients, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In The Waters of Covington, 21.53% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is an indication of the percent of long-term stay patients receiving antianxiety medications.

In The Waters of Covington, 12.55% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents showing depressive symptoms.

In The Waters of Covington, 91.52% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In The Waters of Covington, 16.15% Percentage of Patients

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

In The Waters of Covington, 17.47% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Optimizing mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In The Waters of Covington, 1.36 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is usually a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the overall quality of care.

In The Waters of Covington, 17.47 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In The Waters of Covington, 11.18 Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to measure patient care during rehabilitation.

In The Waters of Covington, 73.66% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term care patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.