East Glen

In East Glen, 9.23% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In East Glen, 3.48% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing care limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In East Glen, 3.13% of Patients had UTIs

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term residents who suffered from urinary tract infections. UTI's could be an indicator of a facility with worst hygiene practices. Nevertheless, this statistic can also be misleading for some nursing homes due to different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In East Glen, 19.45% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic is an indication of the percent of long-term stay patients taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used appropriately. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In East Glen, 23.11% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure is an indication of the percentage of long-term patients receiving antianxiety medications.

In East Glen, 1.27% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents showing symptoms of depression.

In East Glen, 92.58% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In East Glen, 12.92% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In East Glen, 15.91% Percentage of Residents

This is the percent of patients who were able to retain mobility over time. Optimizing mobility is often a good sign for residents' well-being.

In East Glen, 15.91 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care.

In East Glen, 11.46 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. There is a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In East Glen, 73.73% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with ADL's often correlates with better rehabilitation services.