Nursing Homes in Florida

In Florida, 9.19% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure is an indication of the percent of long-term care patients who have pressure ulcers. We've found that pressure ulcers are a solid barometer of quality of care.

In Florida, 2.87% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients that have had a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are considered to be a barometer of nursing care . Major falls leading to injury are often caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Florida, 1.78% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections may be linked to insufficient hygiene.

In Florida, 10.42% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many patients, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Florida, 21.31% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents that were administered antianxiety drugs. These drugs are generally given to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Florida, 2.53% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients demonstrating symptoms of depression. High levels of depression may be an indicator a less hospitable environment.

In Florida, 95.81% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents that were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Florida, 12.69% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and continence. Many argue that this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Florida, 14.03% Percentage of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients who maintained mobility. Many argue that mobility is critical to patients physical and mental well-being.

In Florida, 2.07 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In Florida, 14.03 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is important to restoring the health of residents.

In Florida, 9.64 Percentage of Patients

Measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to assess patient care during rehabilitation.

In Florida, 77.72% Percentage of Resident

This metric measures the percentage of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts argue that this is a reasonable measure of rehabilitation services.