Pomeroy Living Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

In Pomeroy Living Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 11.52% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This metric indicates the percentage of long-term patients who developed new or worsened pressure ulcers. We find that pressure ulcers are a great indicator of the quality of nursing care a facility provides.

In Pomeroy Living Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 4.4% of Patients had Serious Falls

This statistic indicates the percent of long-term patients which have suffered a fall resulting in severe injury. We use this statistic in computing our nursing ratings.

In Pomeroy Living Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 2.19% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely linked to facilities with lower levels of hygiene. Closer supervision minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. We want to point out that this metric is affected by by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for these infections.

In Pomeroy Living Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 11.73% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Pomeroy Living Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 14.04% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is an indication of the percent of long-term residents who are administered antianxiety drugs. These medications are typically prescribed to residents suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Pomeroy Living Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 2.6% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. Some experts would argue this is a reliable measure of resident quality of care.

In Pomeroy Living Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 98.27% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Pomeroy Living Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 3.7% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate the erosion of a patient's well-being.

In Pomeroy Living Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 2.49% of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients who remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility is usually a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Pomeroy Living Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

Measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Pomeroy Living Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 2.49% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care.

In Pomeroy Living Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 8.55% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of rehabilitation.

In Pomeroy Living Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation, 85.62% of Resident

This is the percent of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with activities of daily living usually correlates with better rehabilitation services.