Abernethy Laurels

In Abernethy Laurels, 10.18% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Abernethy Laurels, 3.86% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric tells you the percent of long-term residents that sustained a fall resulting in serious injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries may be an indicator of lower quality nursing care.

In Abernethy Laurels, 3.21% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care. More frequent bathing can minimize the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. We want to point out that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Abernethy Laurels, 11.7% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic indicates the percent of long-term residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may mean that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Abernethy Laurels, 22.36% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure gauges the percentage of long-term residents receiving antianxiety medications.

In Abernethy Laurels, 2.92% of Patients

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

In Abernethy Laurels, 88.16% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these vaccines indispensable.

In Abernethy Laurels, 19.43% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of residents that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Abernethy Laurels, 26.81% Percentage of Residents

This metric measures the percent of long-term stay patients who retained mobility levels. Some experts would argue that mobility is important for patients well-being.

In Abernethy Laurels, 1.31 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is key to maintaining the physical well-being of nursing home patients.

In Abernethy Laurels, 26.81 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care. Minimizing rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the health of residents.

In Abernethy Laurels, 11.94 Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Abernethy Laurels, 72.2% Percentage of Resident

This is a measure of the percent of short-term care patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many in the industry would argue that this is a measure of rehabilitation services.