Asbury Heights

In Asbury Heights, 7.47% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

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

In Asbury Heights, 7.22% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are considered by many experts to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Major falls are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Asbury Heights, 1.9% of Patients had UTIs

This metric tells you the percentage of long-term stay patients who sustained UTI's. UTI's may be an indication of poor nursing care. However, this statistic could be misleading for some nursing homes due to different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Asbury Heights, 24.32% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Asbury Heights, 8.86% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure measures the percent of long-term care patients taking antianxiety medications.

In Asbury Heights, 3.09% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who are showing symptoms of depression.

In Asbury Heights, 86.22% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients that have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Asbury Heights, 18.97% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate deterioration of a resident's medical condition.

In Asbury Heights, 15.5% of Residents

This tells you the percent of patients that remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility is often a great sign for residents' health.

In Asbury Heights, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is usually a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the quality of nursing home care.

In Asbury Heights, 15.5% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care.

In Asbury Heights, 15.39% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the quality of nursing home care.

In Asbury Heights, 83.15% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term care residents that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of performance with ADL's often correlates with better rehabilitation.