Astoria Place of Cambridge

In Astoria Place of Cambridge, 19.3% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are routinely the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols limits the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Astoria Place of Cambridge, 7.87% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . Falls which result in injury are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Astoria Place of Cambridge, 2.38% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be an indicator of nursing care . UTI's are often associated with a facility with lower levels of hygiene. However, this metric may also be skewed for some facilities due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Astoria Place of Cambridge, 16.09% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are given to residents for a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias. Sadly, in limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may mean that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Astoria Place of Cambridge, 17.81% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure is an indication of the percentage of long-term residents receiving antianxiety medications.

In Astoria Place of Cambridge, 28.57% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents exhibiting signs of depression.

In Astoria Place of Cambridge, 98.28% of Patients

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

In Astoria Place of Cambridge, 6.85% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Astoria Place of Cambridge, 10.12% of Residents

This indicates the percent of patients that retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility is often a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Astoria Place of Cambridge, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is important to the physical health of nursing home residents.

In Astoria Place of Cambridge, 10.12% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Astoria Place of Cambridge, 11.42% of Patients

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

In Astoria Place of Cambridge, 69.18% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.