Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center

In Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center, 2.85% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center, 0.74% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term residents who had falls which caused serious injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of major falls could be an indicator of lower quality nursing care.

In Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center, 0.37% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint gauges the percentage of long-term residents who have experienced UTI's. While more infections may reflect poorly on a facility's hygiene protocols, it is difficult to compare different facilities due to differing reporting standards.

In Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center, 3.47% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients given antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic drugs are given to residents for many conditions, including dementia. Tragically, in limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may mean a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center, 16.74% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are prescribed to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center, 1.59% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who are exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center, 99.31% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term care patients who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for nursing home patients, making these types of vaccines important for resident well-being.

In Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center, 9.26% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom. Many in the industry argue this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center, 8.94% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Optimizing mobility is often a great sign for residents' health.

In Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is critical to the physical well-being of nursing home residents.

In Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center, 8.94% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center, 7.77% of Patients

This 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 medical emergencies is one way to measure patient care during rehabilitation.

In Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center, 91.42% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term care patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many in the industry believe this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.