Nursing Homes in South Dakota

In South Dakota, 6.89% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This metric tells you the percentage of long-term residents which suffered from new or worsened pressure ulcers. We find that pressure ulcers are a great indicator of the quality of nursing care a nursing home provides.

In South Dakota, 5.34% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In South Dakota, 3.45% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often the result of lower quality nursing care. More frequent bathing can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Note that this metric is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for these infections.

In South Dakota, 18.95% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many residents, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In South Dakota, 14.72% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are administered to patients suffering from depression and anxiety.

In South Dakota, 4.35% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In South Dakota, 95.79% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In South Dakota, 16.33% Percentage of Patients

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

In South Dakota, 21.79% Percentage of Residents

Measures the percent of long-term stay residents who retained mobility levels.

In South Dakota, 1.08 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care.

In South Dakota, 21.79 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical abilities of residents.

In South Dakota, 10.91 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In South Dakota, 78.62% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term stay residents that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.