Brightmoor Health Care

In Brightmoor Health Care, 10.15% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Brightmoor Health Care, 3.46% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are often associated with lower quality nursing care. Better nursing care reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Brightmoor Health Care, 3.2% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often linked to worse hygiene protocols. More frequent bathing can reduce the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Keep in mind that this statistic is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Brightmoor Health Care, 18.35% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic measures the percent of long-term stay residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Brightmoor Health Care, 20.07% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents who were given antianxiety medications. These medications are prescribed to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Brightmoor Health Care, 4.8% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who are demonstrating signs of depression.

In Brightmoor Health Care, 94.56% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Brightmoor Health Care, 16.73% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Brightmoor Health Care, 17.19% Percentage of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who retained mobility levels. Some experts would argue that the ability to move around is important for residents' well-being.

In Brightmoor Health Care, 1.66 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the overall quality of care.

In Brightmoor Health Care, 17.19 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. There is a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Brightmoor Health Care, 11.58 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Brightmoor Health Care, 68.99% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term care patients that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.