Brookcrest

In Brookcrest, 8.85% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term patients that have new or worsened pressure ulcers . We factor in this statistic in computing our nursing grades.

In Brookcrest, 2.88% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing protocols can reduce the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Brookcrest, 2.36% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care. Additional nurse staffing can minimize the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. We want to point out that this metric is affected by by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Brookcrest, 13.01% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint indicates the percent of long-term residents which were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents in situations where such medications aren't medically required. However, some facilities may need to rely on these drugs due to having more patients with cognitive disorders.

In Brookcrest, 18.73% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of patients given antianxiety medications. These medications are generally prescribed to residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Brookcrest, 3.47% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents exhibiting symptoms of depression. Higher rates of depression could indicate worse patient care.

In Brookcrest, 91.4% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home residents, making these vaccines vital to patient safety.

In Brookcrest, 12.4% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Brookcrest, 19.67% Percentage of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that maintained mobility. Some believe that mobility is vital to patients well-being.

In Brookcrest, 1.35 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is key to the physical health of patients.

In Brookcrest, 19.67 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Brookcrest, 10.71 Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to assess patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Brookcrest, 76.5% Percentage of Resident

Measures the percent of short-term residents that experienced functional improvements.