Nursing Homes in Georgia

In Georgia, 10.62% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint indicates the percentage of long-term patients who suffer from pressure ulcers. We've found that pressure ulcers are an barometer of a facility's nursing care quality.

In Georgia, 3.4% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are routinely associated with lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing protocols reduces the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Georgia, 2.93% of Patients had UTIs

This statistic indicates the percent of long-term patients which suffered from a urinary tract infection. Although a higher rate of these infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's hygiene protocols, it is problematic to compare between facilities due to nursing homes having inconsistent reporting standards.

In Georgia, 18.26% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are prescribed to residents for many medical conditions, such as cognitive disorders. Tragically, in limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Georgia, 20.45% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are given to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Georgia, 4.76% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients showing signs of depression. High rates of depression could imply a lower level of care.

In Georgia, 92.46% of Patients

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

In Georgia, 16.59% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and using the bathroom. Some experts argue that this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Georgia, 18.03% of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents who retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility can be a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Georgia, 1.91 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is usually a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Georgia, 18.03% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Georgia, 12.44% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care.

In Georgia, 71.65% of Resident

Measures the percent of short-term stay patients who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts believe this is a measure of rehabilitation services.