Berkshire Place

In Berkshire Place, 7.56% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Berkshire Place, 1.42% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents that sustained a fall resulting in serious injury.

In Berkshire Place, 0.14% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care . UTI's are routinely caused by a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this metric may also be misleading for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Berkshire Place, 44.38% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint gauges the percent of long-term patients who are prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Increased usage of these drugs may mean that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior in scenarios where such medications are not medically indicated. However, some nursing homes need to rely on these drugs due to an increased number of patients suffering from cognitive disorders.

In Berkshire Place, 11.62% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is an indication of the percent of long-term care residents which are prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are typically given to residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Berkshire Place, 3.09% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term patients demonstrating signs of depression.

In Berkshire Place, 68.29% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Berkshire Place, 36.22% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and using the bathroom. Many in the industry argue that this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Berkshire Place, 14.59% of Residents

This tells you the percent of patients that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Berkshire Place, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care. There is usually a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the quality of care.

In Berkshire Place, 14.59% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care.

In Berkshire Place, 21.51% of Patients

This metric 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 assess patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Berkshire Place, 83.9% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with ADL's usually correlates with superior rehabilitation.