Alden Estates of Shorewood

In Alden Estates of Shorewood, 8.73% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Alden Estates of Shorewood, 3.45% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Alden Estates of Shorewood, 2.6% of Patients had UTIs

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who sustained UTI's. UTI's may be an indication of a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this statistic may also be skewed for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In Alden Estates of Shorewood, 18.11% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients given antipsychotic medications. These medications are sometimes used to treat several conditions, including cognitive disorders.

In Alden Estates of Shorewood, 19.04% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

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

In Alden Estates of Shorewood, 30.45% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term patients demonstrating signs of depression.

In Alden Estates of Shorewood, 87.4% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home patients, making these types of vaccines important for resident well-being.

In Alden Estates of Shorewood, 13.9% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of patients that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's may indicate the decline of a resident's health.

In Alden Estates of Shorewood, 17.56% Percentage of Residents

This is the percentage of patients who were able to retain mobility over time. Retaining mobility is often a great sign for residents' health.

In Alden Estates of Shorewood, 1.66 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Alden Estates of Shorewood, 17.56 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical abilities of residents.

In Alden Estates of Shorewood, 11.82 Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to measure patient care during rehabilitation.

In Alden Estates of Shorewood, 71.65% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with activities of daily living often correlates with superior rehabilitation.