Delmar Gardens South

In Delmar Gardens South, 7.41% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure measures the percentage of long-term residents that developed new or worsened pressure ulcers or bed sores. We use this statistic in calculating our nursing grades.

In Delmar Gardens South, 9.51% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care patients who had falls resulting in severe injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of major falls may be a sign of poor nursing care.

In Delmar Gardens South, 6.67% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely the result of worse hygiene protocols. However, this datapoint could also be misleading for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Delmar Gardens South, 22.63% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric tells you the percentage of long-term stay residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Delmar Gardens South, 25.89% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is an indication of the percentage of long-term patients who are administered antianxiety medication. These medications are generally prescribed to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Delmar Gardens South, 0.31% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who are demonstrating signs of depression.

In Delmar Gardens South, 91.59% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term care residents who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Delmar Gardens South, 20.06% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living may be a sign of the decline of a patient's well-being.

In Delmar Gardens South, 17.3% of Residents

Measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who were able to retain mobility.

In Delmar Gardens South, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is critical to preserving the physical well-being of residents.

In Delmar Gardens South, 17.3% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Delmar Gardens South, 9.17% of Patients

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

In Delmar Gardens South, 82.67% of Resident

This datapoint measures the percentage of short-term care residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some argue this is a reliable measure of a facility's rehabilitation services.