Berkshire Place

In Berkshire Place, 7.49% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin due to remaining in the same position for an excessive period of time.

In Berkshire Place, 3.74% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls resulting in injury are often caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Berkshire Place, 2.83% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely associated with nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. Closer supervision can reduce the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this metric is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for infections.

In Berkshire Place, 17.89% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. These medications are sometimes used for treating a variety of medical conditions, including dementia.

In Berkshire Place, 15.01% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay residents receiving antianxiety drugs.

In Berkshire Place, 2.58% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term stay patients exhibiting symptoms of depression. Some would argue that this is a measure of quality of life.

In Berkshire Place, 94.38% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for nursing home residents, making these types of vaccines vital to patient safety.

In Berkshire Place, 16.46% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term patients that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and eating.

In Berkshire Place, 20.63% Percentage of Residents

Measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who remained mobile levels.

In Berkshire Place, 1.22 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Berkshire Place, 20.63 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term resident care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Berkshire Place, 12.45 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of rehabilitation.

In Berkshire Place, 77.52% Percentage of Resident

Measures the percent of short-term residents that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts believe this is a measure of rehabilitation services.