Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9.26% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint is an indication of the percentage of long-term residents who suffered from pressure ulcers . We use this statistic in calculating our nursing grades.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 3.96% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls leading to injury are routinely caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 3.13% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely linked to facilities with lower levels of hygiene. More frequent bathing can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Note that this statistic is affected by by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 16.59% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic medications are prescribed to residents for many conditions, including dementia. Sadly, in limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 29.93% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay residents taking antianxiety drugs.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 8.23% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 89.41% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home patients, making these types of vaccines important for resident well-being.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 16.24% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term stay patients that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and eating. Many argue this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 15.8% Percentage of Residents

This is the percentage of residents who retained mobility levels over time. Optimizing mobility can be a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 1.79 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 15.8 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 13.87 Percentage of Patients

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

In Essex Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 72.54% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term stay patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.