Nursing Homes in South Carolina

In South Carolina, 9.03% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin resulting from remaining in one position for too long.

In South Carolina, 3.1% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents who sustained a fall leading to major injury.

In South Carolina, 2.66% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many experts to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are often associated with a facility with worst hygiene practices. Nevertheless, this statistic could also be skewed for some facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In South Carolina, 14.76% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are administered to patients for many conditions, including dementia. Sadly, in limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In South Carolina, 20.35% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were given antianxiety drugs. These medications are typically given to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In South Carolina, 3.36% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care patients showing signs of depression.

In South Carolina, 86.54% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care residents who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In South Carolina, 14.41% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and continence.

In South Carolina, 17.75% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is usually a good sign for residents' health.

In South Carolina, 2.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

In South Carolina, 17.75% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care.

In South Carolina, 13.9% of Patients

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

In South Carolina, 73.83% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with ADL's usually correlates with successful rehabilitation.