University Care Center

In University Care Center, 7.63% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

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

In University Care Center, 1.66% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Major falls are often the result of poor nursing care.

In University Care Center, 1.19% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often associated with lower quality nursing care. Closer supervision reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. We want to point out that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for infections.

In University Care Center, 9.98% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric gauges the percentage of long-term residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In University Care Center, 13.87% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic measures the percent of long-term stay patients that were administered antianxiety medication. These drugs are given to patients suffering from anxiety or depression.

In University Care Center, 4.32% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay patients exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In University Care Center, 96.21% of Patients

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

In University Care Center, 8.35% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care patients who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and eating.

In University Care Center, 14.01% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percentage of patients who were able to retain mobility over time. Optimizing mobility is often a great sign for residents' well-being.

In University Care Center, 1.49 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In University Care Center, 14.01 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In University Care Center, 9.82 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In University Care Center, 79.69% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term care patients that saw functional improvements.