Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights

In Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights, 7.38% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights, 2.57% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are routinely linked to lower quality nursing care. Closer supervision can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely caused by a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this metric can also be skewed for certain nursing homes due to different reporting standards for UTI's.

In Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights, 12.73% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents given antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are prescribed to patients for a variety of medical conditions, such as cognitive disorders. Unfortunately, in limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may mean that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights, 5.47% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are given to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights, 0.8% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. Higher levels of depression could imply a less hospitable environment.

In Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights, 100% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights, 19.6% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's could be a sign of the decline of a patient's health.

In Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights, 16.38% of Residents

This tells you the percentage of residents who were able to retain mobility over time. Optimizing mobility can be a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Staying out of the hospital is key to preserving the physical well-being of patients.

In Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights, 16.38% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care.

In Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights, 10.31% of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Autumn Lake Healthcare at Berkeley Heights, 73.06% of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of autonomy with ADL's generally correlates with higher quality rehabilitation services.