Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center

In Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center, 11.13% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are routinely caused by patients staying in one position for too long.

In Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center, 0.17% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents who have had a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are routinely associated with lower quality nursing care. Better nursing protocols minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of long-term care residents that sustained a UTI. While more of these infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's nursing care, it is difficult to compare different nursing homes due to facilities having varying reporting standards.

In Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center, 1.38% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic is an indication of the percent of long-term patients taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center, 14.91% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents given antianxiety medications. These drugs are prescribed to patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center, 1.14% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who are showing symptoms of depression.

In Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center, 99.31% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients who were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center, 3.16% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center, 1.24% of Residents

This indicates the percent of patients that were able to retain mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center, 1.24% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center, 7.15% of Patients

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

In Deerfield Beach Health and Rehabilitation Center, 79.38% of Resident

This is a measure of the percentage of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some experts argue that this is a reliable measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.