Symphony Linden

In Symphony Linden, 10.87% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is a measure of the percent of long-term patients that suffer from new or worsened pressure ulcers . We consider this statistic when determining both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Symphony Linden, 1.28% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are considered by many experts to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Symphony Linden, 2.8% of Patients had UTIs

This figure tells you the percentage of long-term residents who sustained a UTI. While a higher rate infections could reflect poorly on a facility's cleanliness, it can be problematic to compare between facilities due to nursing homes having reporting standards.

In Symphony Linden, 13.16% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are administered to residents for a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias. Sadly, in some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Symphony Linden, 25% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are given to residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Symphony Linden, 1.47% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term patients demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In Symphony Linden, 98.44% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents that were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Symphony Linden, 25.9% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term residents who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and using the bathroom. Some experts would argue this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Symphony Linden, 29.89% of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term care residents that maintained mobility.

In Symphony Linden, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care. There is generally a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of care.

In Symphony Linden, 29.89% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term resident care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In Symphony Linden, 8.71% of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the quality of rehabilitation.

In Symphony Linden, 84.28% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.