The Waters of Roan Highlands

In The Waters of Roan Highlands, 0.82% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin resulting from remaining in one position for an excessive period of time.

In The Waters of Roan Highlands, 2.88% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . Falls resulting in injury are routinely caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In The Waters of Roan Highlands, 0.36% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections may be linked to inadequate hygiene.

In The Waters of Roan Highlands, 23.46% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic is an indication of the percentage of long-term patients taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In The Waters of Roan Highlands, 50.4% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of patients who were prescribed antianxiety medications. These medications are generally used to treat patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In The Waters of Roan Highlands, 47.94% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents exhibiting signs of depression. Some believe that this is a measure of resident quality of life.

In The Waters of Roan Highlands, 100% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents that were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In The Waters of Roan Highlands, 3.19% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In The Waters of Roan Highlands, 0.8% of Residents

This metric tracks the percentage of long-term patients who were able to retain mobility.

In The Waters of Roan Highlands, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care. There is typically a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of long-term care.

In The Waters of Roan Highlands, 0.8% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In The Waters of Roan Highlands, 12.63% of Patients

This metric tracks the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In The Waters of Roan Highlands, 59.8% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of independence with ADL's generally correlates with successful rehabilitation.