Avante at Ocala

In Avante at Ocala, 9.2% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols can minimize the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Avante at Ocala, 1.08% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are often the result of poor nursing care. Better nursing care can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Avante at Ocala, 1.4% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often the result of facilities with worst hygiene practices. More frequent bathing can limit the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Note that this statistic is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for these infections.

In Avante at Ocala, 4.93% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of residents who were given antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic medications are prescribed to residents for a variety of conditions, such as Alzheimer's or other dementias. Tragically, in some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Avante at Ocala, 17.03% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who are administered antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically given to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Avante at Ocala, 3.25% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who are demonstrating depressive symptoms. Higher levels of depression may imply worse patient care.

In Avante at Ocala, 82.36% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care patients that were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for nursing home residents, making these vaccines critical to patient health.

In Avante at Ocala, 13.56% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and taking a bath. Some experts believe that this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Avante at Ocala, 12.52% of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents who retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility is usually a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Avante at Ocala, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is typically a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Avante at Ocala, 12.52% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Avante at Ocala, 10.28% of Patients

This is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to assess short-term care.

In Avante at Ocala, 79.18% of Resident

This is the percent of short-term patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.