Bethany Life

In Bethany Life, 6.11% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Bethany Life, 3.69% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are considered by many experts to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Major falls leading to injury are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Bethany Life, 3.09% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term residents that experienced urinary tract infections. UTI's may be an indication of a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this datapoint may also be skewed for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Bethany Life, 16.77% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Bethany Life, 18.7% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients who were prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are administered to patients suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Bethany Life, 4.48% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who are showing symptoms of depression. Higher levels of depression may indicate lower quality care.

In Bethany Life, 94.58% of Patients

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

In Bethany Life, 16.82% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and bathing. Many believe this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Bethany Life, 19.24% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients who remained mobile levels over time. Preserving mobility can be a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Bethany Life, 1.24 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is key to maintaining the physical health of patients.

In Bethany Life, 19.24 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In Bethany Life, 11.86 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the overall quality of short-term care.

In Bethany Life, 79.45% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.