Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursingcenter

In Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursingcenter, 7.17% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols can limit the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursingcenter, 5.12% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients that have had a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursingcenter, 0.55% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes linked to insufficient hygiene.

In Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursingcenter, 10.63% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients given antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are given to patients for a variety of medical conditions, such as cognitive disorders. Sadly, in some cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursingcenter, 24.52% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint indicates the percent of long-term stay patients taking antianxiety medications.

In Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursingcenter, 7.59% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who are demonstrating symptoms of depression. Some experts believe that this is a reasonable measure of quality of care.

In Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursingcenter, 95.41% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these vaccines indispensable.

In Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursingcenter, 10.39% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and continence.

In Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursingcenter, 10.37% of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who remained mobile levels.

In Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursingcenter, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital is key to preserving the physical health of residents.

In Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursingcenter, 10.37% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of patients.

In Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursingcenter, 7.72% of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Buckingham Valley Rehabilitation and Nursingcenter, 82.34% of Resident

This is a measure of the percent of short-term residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some would argue this is a measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.