Falmouth by the Sea

In Falmouth by the Sea, 7.1% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely the result of patients staying in one position for too long.

In Falmouth by the Sea, 2.86% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a major fall. Falls leading to severe injury are considered by many experts to be an indicator of nursing care . Falls which result in injury are routinely caused by poor nursing care.

In Falmouth by the Sea, 5.45% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are often associated with lower quality nursing care. However, this metric could be misleading for some facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In Falmouth by the Sea, 16.76% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Falmouth by the Sea, 21.57% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were given antianxiety drugs. These medications are typically prescribed to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Falmouth by the Sea, 6.21% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term residents showing signs of depression. Some argue that this is a reliable measure of quality of care.

In Falmouth by the Sea, 96.11% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents that were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Falmouth by the Sea, 11.76% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Falmouth by the Sea, 21.54% of Residents

This tells you the percentage of patients that maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility is often a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Falmouth by the Sea, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is key to maintaining the physical well-being of nursing home patients.

In Falmouth by the Sea, 21.54% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Falmouth by the Sea, 4.35% of Patients

This metric measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to gauge short-term care.

In Falmouth by the Sea, 60.83% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of independence with activities of daily living typically correlates with higher quality rehabilitation.