Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center

In Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center, 5.88% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center, 3.19% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of long-term care patients which suffered falls which caused major injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries may be an indication of poor nursing care.

In Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center, 2.01% of Patients had UTIs

This figure tells you the percent of long-term patients that experienced a urinary tract infection. While more infections may reflect poorly on a facility's nursing care, it is difficult to compare between facilities due to nursing homes having differing reporting standards.

In Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center, 10.65% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center, 18.41% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents given antianxiety medications. These medications are commonly given to residents experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center, 4.11% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who are showing signs of depression. Some would argue that this is a measure of resident quality of care.

In Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center, 92.35% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center, 13.82% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and bathing. Some argue that this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center, 17.81% Percentage of Residents

Measures the percent of long-term stay residents who were able to retain mobility. Many in the industry argue that mobility is critical to residents' mental and physical well-being.

In Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center, 1.69 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is usually a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center, 17.81 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center, 13.58 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the quality of short-term care.

In Atlantic Shores Rehabilitation & Health Center, 77.07% Percentage of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term stay residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.