Brookdale University Park Snf (Al)

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 9.23% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents which have new or worsened pressure ulcers . We use this statistic in calculating our nursing grades.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 3.48% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls leading to injury are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 3.13% of Patients had UTIs

This gauges the percentage of long-term stay residents who have suffered from a UTI. Although a higher rate of these infections could reflect poorly on a facility's cleanliness, it is problematic to compare between nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 19.45% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint indicates the percent of long-term patients which were administered antipsychotic drugs. High levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents in scenarios where such medications aren't medically indicated. However, some nursing homes need to rely on these drugs due to having more residents suffering from Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 23.11% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of residents who were given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are prescribed to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 1.27% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who are exhibiting symptoms of depression. High levels of depression may be a sign a less hospitable environment.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 92.58% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents that were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home residents, making these vaccines critical to patient safety.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 12.92% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 15.91% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percent of patients that were able to retain mobility over time. Optimizing mobility is usually a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 1.62 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care. There is a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 15.91 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the health of patients.

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 11.46 Percentage of Patients

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

In Brookdale University Park Snf (Al), 73.73% Percentage of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.