Altercare Newark South

In Altercare Newark South, 7.61% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure tells you the percent of long-term patients which suffered from pressure ulcers . We use this statistic in calculating our nursing grades.

In Altercare Newark South, 3.74% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care . Falls which result in injury are routinely caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Altercare Newark South, 1.71% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely linked to worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this metric can be skewed for certain facilities due to different reporting standards for these infections.

In Altercare Newark South, 13.23% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of patients given antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic drugs are prescribed to residents for many medical conditions, such as cognitive disorders. Unfortunately, in limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Altercare Newark South, 22.46% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of patients prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are prescribed to residents suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Altercare Newark South, 20.26% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Altercare Newark South, 90.12% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents that were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Altercare Newark South, 14.88% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Altercare Newark South, 16.29% Percentage of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents that retained mobility levels.

In Altercare Newark South, 16.29 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care.

In Altercare Newark South, 12 Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to assess patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Altercare Newark South, 75.25% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term stay residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of autonomy with activities of daily living generally correlates with better rehabilitation.