Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9.24% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 3.89% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents that sustained a fall leading to serious injury.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 2.7% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely caused by facilities with lower levels of hygiene. More frequent bathing limits the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Note that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 15.86% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic medications. These drugs are sometimes used to treat several conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 28.6% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents who were given antianxiety medications. These medications are generally given to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 7.9% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients who are exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 91.16% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 15.59% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living could be a sign of decline of a resident's well-being.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 21.85% Percentage of Residents

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

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 1.51 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is important to the physical health of residents.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 21.85 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 13.28 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of short-term care.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 72.21% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term care residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.