Yuma Nursing Center

In Yuma Nursing Center, 3.77% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Yuma Nursing Center, 0% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay residents who experienced falls resulting in severe injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries could be a sign of poor nursing care.

In Yuma Nursing Center, 2.93% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are often linked to lower quality nursing care. However, this metric could also be misleading for certain facilities due to varying reporting standards for infections.

In Yuma Nursing Center, 0.98% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients given antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are prescribed to patients for a variety of conditions, such as Alzheimer's or other dementias. Unfortunately, in some cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Yuma Nursing Center, 25.84% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who were administered antianxiety medication. These drugs are typically given to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Yuma Nursing Center, 0.95% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term patients who are showing symptoms of depression. Some believe this is a reasonable measure of resident quality of life.

In Yuma Nursing Center, 100% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Yuma Nursing Center, 14.04% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living could be a sign of the decline of a patient's health.

In Yuma Nursing Center, 13.66% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents that remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility is often a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Yuma Nursing Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

Measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding hospitalizations is critical to preserving the physical well-being of patients.

In Yuma Nursing Center, 13.66% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Yuma Nursing Center, 4.25% of Patients

This metric tracks the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Yuma Nursing Center, 84.5% of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term care patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with ADL's typically correlates with superior rehabilitation services.