Continuing Care at Brooksby Village

In Continuing Care at Brooksby Village, 6.44% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are skin damage caused by remaining in one position for an excessive period of time.

In Continuing Care at Brooksby Village, 3.62% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Major falls are often caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Continuing Care at Brooksby Village, 2.45% of Patients had UTIs

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

In Continuing Care at Brooksby Village, 18.96% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure indicates the percent of long-term patients taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Continuing Care at Brooksby Village, 18.8% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

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

In Continuing Care at Brooksby Village, 1.95% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay patients demonstrating depressive symptoms. Some experts believe this is a reliable measure of patient quality of life.

In Continuing Care at Brooksby Village, 91.63% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Continuing Care at Brooksby Village, 15.18% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term care residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and taking a bath.

In Continuing Care at Brooksby Village, 19.01% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients that maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Continuing Care at Brooksby Village, 1.24 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Continuing Care at Brooksby Village, 19.01 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Continuing Care at Brooksby Village, 10.9 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the quality of short-term care.

In Continuing Care at Brooksby Village, 71.03% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term care residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with activities of daily living generally correlates with higher quality rehabilitation services.