Brookdale University Park Snf (Al)

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 13.68% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 8.89% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are often associated with lower quality nursing care. Additional nurse staffing limits the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 0% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents who suffered from 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 often associated with a facility with lower levels of hygiene. Nevertheless, this datapoint may be misleading for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for infections.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 23.31% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. These medications are sometimes used for several medical conditions, such as dementia.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 28.26% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients taking antianxiety medications.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 0% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients exhibiting depressive symptoms. Higher rates of depression could imply a less hospitable environment.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 93.22% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 16.67% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and bathing. Many would argue that this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 35.67% of Residents

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents that retained mobility levels. Many in the industry would argue that the ability to move around is important for patients mental and physical health.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 35.67% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 13.14% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the overall quality of care.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 84.1% of Resident

This datapoint measures the percentage of short-term stay residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many would argue that this is a reasonable measure of a facility's rehabilitation services.