Algoma Long Term Care Unit

In Algoma Long Term Care Unit, 6.93% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols minimizes the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Algoma Long Term Care Unit, 3.27% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure tells you the percent of long-term residents which had falls which caused serious injury. We use this statistic in determining our nursing ratings.

In Algoma Long Term Care Unit, 3.19% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint tells you the percent of long-term residents who have had a urinary tract infection. While more infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's cleanliness, it can be problematic to compare different nursing homes due to nursing homes having reporting standards.

In Algoma Long Term Care Unit, 13.83% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited cases, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Algoma Long Term Care Unit, 15.45% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are generally given to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Algoma Long Term Care Unit, 6.26% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents who are demonstrating depressive symptoms. Increased levels of depression could be a sign a lower level of care.

In Algoma Long Term Care Unit, 92.96% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term residents that have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home residents, making these vaccines indispensable.

In Algoma Long Term Care Unit, 13.23% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of residents that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Algoma Long Term Care Unit, 20.17% Percentage of Residents

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents who maintained mobility.

In Algoma Long Term Care Unit, 1.28 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Algoma Long Term Care Unit, 20.17 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Algoma Long Term Care Unit, 13.08 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the overall quality of rehabilitation.

In Algoma Long Term Care Unit, 75.51% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of performance with activities of daily living typically correlates with superior rehabilitation.