Fairmount Homes

In Fairmount Homes, 7.61% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care residents that developed new or worsened pressure ulcers or bed sores. We factor in this statistic in computing both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Fairmount Homes, 3.38% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to severe injury are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care. Closer supervision reduces the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Fairmount Homes, 1.85% of Patients had UTIs

This metric indicates the percent of long-term patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. Although a higher rate infections may reflect poorly on a facility's hygiene protocols, it can be problematic to compare different facilities due to varying reporting standards.

In Fairmount Homes, 15.28% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may mean that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Fairmount Homes, 18.78% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents given antianxiety drugs. These medications are commonly prescribed to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Fairmount Homes, 3.3% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who are showing signs of depression. High levels of depression may be an indicator a less hospitable environment.

In Fairmount Homes, 86.27% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term stay residents that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home patients, making these types of vaccines indispensable.

In Fairmount Homes, 15.17% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom. Some experts would argue this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Fairmount Homes, 17.92% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Retaining mobility is often a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Fairmount Homes, 1.44 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Fairmount Homes, 17.92 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Fairmount Homes, 9.68 Percentage of Patients

Measures the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to gauge the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In Fairmount Homes, 73.03% Percentage of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some experts argue this is a reasonable measure of a facility's rehabilitation services.