Arlington Good Samaritan Cente

In Arlington Good Samaritan Cente, 7.79% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Arlington Good Samaritan Cente, 3.69% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are considered to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls resulting in injury are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Arlington Good Samaritan Cente, 1.8% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be a barometer of nursing care . UTI's are routinely associated with a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this statistic could also be skewed for some facilities due to varying reporting standards for UTI's.

In Arlington Good Samaritan Cente, 13.22% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Arlington Good Samaritan Cente, 22.35% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are prescribed to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Arlington Good Samaritan Cente, 20% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Arlington Good Samaritan Cente, 90.19% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Arlington Good Samaritan Cente, 15.17% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of patients that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's could be a sign of the decline of a patient's medical condition.

In Arlington Good Samaritan Cente, 18.5% Percentage of Residents

This is the percentage of patients that retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility can be a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Arlington Good Samaritan Cente, 1.39 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. There is a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Arlington Good Samaritan Cente, 18.5 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Arlington Good Samaritan Cente, 11.81 Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Arlington Good Samaritan Cente, 74.54% Percentage of Resident

Measures the percentage of short-term patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some experts believe this is a reliable measure of rehabilitation performance.