The Palms Nursing and Rehab at Port St. Lucie

In The Palms Nursing and Rehab at Port St. Lucie, 9.08% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of long-term patients which suffered from new or worsened pressure ulcers. We find that pressure ulcers are an barometer of nursing care quality.

In The Palms Nursing and Rehab at Port St. Lucie, 2.82% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls which result in injury are routinely caused by poor nursing care.

In The Palms Nursing and Rehab at Port St. Lucie, 1.81% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be an indicator of nursing care . UTI's are often associated with a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this datapoint can be skewed for some nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In The Palms Nursing and Rehab at Port St. Lucie, 10.64% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many residents, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In The Palms Nursing and Rehab at Port St. Lucie, 21.27% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric measures the percent of long-term care patients receiving antianxiety drugs.

In The Palms Nursing and Rehab at Port St. Lucie, 2.33% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who are demonstrating depressive symptoms. Increased levels of depression could reveal a lower level of care.

In The Palms Nursing and Rehab at Port St. Lucie, 94.94% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term patients that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In The Palms Nursing and Rehab at Port St. Lucie, 13.07% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living may indicate the erosion of a resident's health.

In The Palms Nursing and Rehab at Port St. Lucie, 16.78% Percentage of Residents

This is the percent of residents who remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In The Palms Nursing and Rehab at Port St. Lucie, 1.76 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In The Palms Nursing and Rehab at Port St. Lucie, 16.78 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In The Palms Nursing and Rehab at Port St. Lucie, 9.16 Percentage of Patients

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

In The Palms Nursing and Rehab at Port St. Lucie, 78.49% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts would argue this is a reasonable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.