Fall River Healthcare

In Fall River Healthcare, 8.07% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care minimizes the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Fall River Healthcare, 4.85% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls are often caused by poor nursing care.

In Fall River Healthcare, 1.08% of Patients had UTIs

This figure tells you the percentage of long-term stay residents which sustained a UTI. Although a higher rate infections could reflect poorly on a facility's hygiene protocols, it can be difficult to compare between facilities due to differing reporting standards.

In Fall River Healthcare, 24.33% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Fall River Healthcare, 20% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically used to treat residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Fall River Healthcare, 3.23% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who are exhibiting symptoms of depression. Higher rates of depression could indicate a lower level of care.

In Fall River Healthcare, 88.07% of Patients

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

In Fall River Healthcare, 22.11% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and using the bathroom. Many in the industry believe that this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Fall River Healthcare, 25.38% of Residents

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents that remained mobile levels. Some would argue that mobility is important for patients health.

In Fall River Healthcare, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. There is a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of long-term care.

In Fall River Healthcare, 25.38% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Fall River Healthcare, 18.98% of Patients

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

In Fall River Healthcare, 66.87% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percent of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements.