Alaris Health at Cedar Grove

In Alaris Health at Cedar Grove, 11.33% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Alaris Health at Cedar Grove, 2.37% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term patients who have suffered a fall resulting in severe injury. We use this statistic in calculating nursing scores.

In Alaris Health at Cedar Grove, 1.97% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely associated with poor nursing care. However, this datapoint could also be misleading for certain nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for UTI's.

In Alaris Health at Cedar Grove, 17.32% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are given to residents for many conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias. Sadly, in some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Alaris Health at Cedar Grove, 25% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients who were prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are prescribed to residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Alaris Health at Cedar Grove, 0% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Alaris Health at Cedar Grove, 99.54% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term stay residents who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Alaris Health at Cedar Grove, 9.37% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Alaris Health at Cedar Grove, 8.92% of Residents

This is the percentage of patients who retained mobility levels over time. Optimizing mobility is often a great sign for residents' health.

In Alaris Health at Cedar Grove, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Alaris Health at Cedar Grove, 8.92% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Alaris Health at Cedar Grove, 4.32% of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the quality of short-term care.

In Alaris Health at Cedar Grove, 94.36% of Resident

This metric measures the percentage of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many argue this is a reliable measure of a facility's rehabilitation services.