Tlc Nursing Center

212 Ellen Street, Oneonta, AL 35121
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Overview Gallery (4) Amenities (16) Medicare Rating Short-Term Stay Rating Long-Term Stay Rating

Amenities for Tlc Nursing Center

activities

community amenities

common areas

Barber Shop
Beauty Salon

languages spoken

English

services

Housekeeping
Laundry Service / Drycleaning

dining

healthcare services

high acuity care

IV Care
Wound Care

other

6 to 8 hours a day

staffing ancillary services

24-Hour Awake Staff
Nutritionist / Dietician
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy
Rehabilitation Therapy
X-ray

room amenities

utilities

Cable or Satellite TV

Medicare rating for Tlc Nursing Center

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Last inspection Oct 24, 2019 Read full report

Short-Term Stay Rating

Average

(4/5)

Residents able to return home

42.5% of residents were able to return home after being discharged. of residents were able to return home after being discharged.

Compare to 52.7% in Alabama and 53.7% nationally. The ability to return to a personal residence rather than a hospital or other care setting is an indication of successful rehabilitation.

Falls with major injury

2.9% of residents fell, resulting in a major injury such as a bone fracture or dislocation. of residents fell, resulting in a major injury such as a bone fracture or dislocation.

Compare to 1.0% in Alabama and 0.9% nationally. Preventing injury is an indicator of quality care and attention to resident safety.

Infections resulting in hospitalization

10.4% of short-term rehabilitation stays resulted in a serious infection requiring hospitalization. of short-term rehabilitation stays resulted in a serious infection requiring hospitalization.

Compare to 7.8% in Alabama and 7.7% nationally. Lower is better. Preventing infection is an indicator of quality care and attention to resident safety.

Rehospitalizations

28.9% of residents were rehospitalized during their stay. of residents were rehospitalized during their stay.

Compare to 22.3% in Alabama and 22.5% nationally. Lower is better. Fewer rehospitalizations is indicative of higher quality of care and attention to resident safety.

Emergency room visits

4.3% of short term residents needed to go to an ER during their stay. of short term residents needed to go to an ER during their stay.

Compare to 11.3% in Alabama and 12.3% nationally. Lower is better. Fewer visits to emergency care is indicative of higher quality of care and attention to resident safety.

Nurse Staffing

2 hours 30 minutes of nurse staffing per resident per day. of nurse staffing per resident per day.

Compare to 3 hours 48 minutes in Alabama and 3 hours 43 minutes nationally. Adequate staffing is associated with better safety and outcomes.

Physical therapist staffing

2 minutes of physical therapist staffing per resident per day. of physical therapist staffing per resident per day.

Compare to 2 minutes in Alabama and 4 minutes nationally. Residents who receive appropriate physical therapy are more likely to go home on time and be able to avoid injury.

Direct care by registered nurses

Rated Rated below average for ratio of registered nurse staffing devoted to direct patient care. for ratio of registered nurse staffing devoted to direct patient care.

A higher ratio of registered nurse staffing devoted to direct patient care is associated with better safety and outcomes.

Short-Term Ratings Methodology

U.S. News Short-Term Rehabilitation Ratings evaluate eligible nursing homes in caring for people in need of skilled nursing or rehabilitation services following hospitalization for surgery, heart attack, stroke, injury or other conditions. The data used to evaluate these facilities come primarily from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) and includes metrics related to patient outcomes, nurse staffing, facility complaints, and minimizing the need for and use of hypnotic medications.

For details of the U.S. News methodology, please read the FAQ and the methodology report.

Long-Term Stay Rating

Average

(5/5)

Hospitalizations

There were 1.9 hospitalizations per 1000 patient days of residents were able to return home after being discharged. in this community.

Compare to 1.7 in Alabama and 1.6 nationally. A lower rate of hospitalizations is indicative of higher quality of care and attention to resident safety.

Emergency room visits

There were 0.7 emergency room visits per 1000 patient days of residents fell, resulting in a major injury such as a bone fracture or dislocation. in this community.

Compare to 1 in Alabama and 1 nationally. Fewer visits to emergency care is indicative of higher quality of care and attention to resident safety.

Ability to self-care

94.4% of short-term rehabilitation stays resulted in a serious infection requiring hospitalization. of residents maintained the ability to move, eat, use the bathroom and do other common activities without help.

Compare to 87.0% in Alabama and 85.2% nationally. A sustained ability to self care is indicative of quality care.

Flu vaccination

99.3% of residents were rehospitalized during their stay. of residents received the annual influenza vaccination.

Compare to 93.7% in Alabama and 95.0% nationally. Vaccinations are an important disease-prevention tool, especially when living in a multi-resident setting.

Nurse staffing consistency

A registered nurse was on site for at least 8 hours on 100.0% of short term residents needed to go to an ER during their stay. of days.

Compare to 98.4% in Alabama and 97.6% nationally. Some nursing homes may fall short of the federal minimum requirement for daily registered nurse staffing. Registered nurses have the highest training level among nursing staff.

Weekend staffing

Rated poor of nurse staffing per resident per day. for consistent weekend to weekday staffing.

Ratio of staffing on weekends compared to weekdays. Parity between weekend and weekday care is important for patient safety and consistency of care.

Use of antipsychotic drugs

26.7% of physical therapist staffing per resident per day. of residents were given antipsychotic drugs.

Compare to 25.1% in Alabama and 20.8% nationally. Lower is better. High levels of use of antipsychotic drugs can indicate inappropriate use for behavior control rather than for medical treatment.

Long-Term Ratings Methodology

U.S. News Short-Term Rehabilitation Ratings evaluate eligible nursing homes in caring for people in need of skilled nursing or rehabilitation services following hospitalization for surgery, heart attack, stroke, injury or other conditions. The data used to evaluate these facilities come primarily from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) and includes metrics related to patient outcomes, nurse staffing, facility complaints, and minimizing the need for and use of hypnotic medications.

For details of the U.S. News methodology, please read the FAQ and the methodology report.

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