Sterling Care Forest Hill

In Sterling Care Forest Hill, 2.26% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care limits the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Sterling Care Forest Hill, 5.29% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are considered to be a barometer of nursing care . Falls which result in injury are often caused by poor nursing care.

In Sterling Care Forest Hill, 0.62% of Patients had UTIs

This statistic measures the percent of long-term patients which have suffered from urinary tract infections. While a higher rate of these infections could reflect poorly on a nursing home's cleanliness, it can be difficult to compare different facilities due to reporting standards.

In Sterling Care Forest Hill, 3.72% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many patients, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Sterling Care Forest Hill, 19.7% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are prescribed to patients suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Sterling Care Forest Hill, 3.86% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who are showing depressive symptoms.

In Sterling Care Forest Hill, 96.63% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these vaccines vital to patient care.

In Sterling Care Forest Hill, 18.24% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Sterling Care Forest Hill, 26.99% of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term care residents that maintained mobility. Many in the industry argue that the ability to move around is important for patients physical and mental well-being.

In Sterling Care Forest Hill, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is usually a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Sterling Care Forest Hill, 26.99% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Sterling Care Forest Hill, 7.58% of Patients

This is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Sterling Care Forest Hill, 64.85% of Resident

This is the percent of short-term stay patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of performance with activities of daily living typically correlates with higher quality rehabilitation services.