Forest Street Compassionate Care Center

In Forest Street Compassionate Care Center, 5.86% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often the result of residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care limits the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Forest Street Compassionate Care Center, 3.47% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Falls are often caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Forest Street Compassionate Care Center, 2.14% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often the result of poor nursing care. Better hygiene protocols can reduce the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. We want to point out that this datapoint is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Forest Street Compassionate Care Center, 17.6% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many patients, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Forest Street Compassionate Care Center, 12.24% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients who were given antianxiety medications. These drugs are prescribed to patients suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Forest Street Compassionate Care Center, 3.81% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term residents demonstrating signs of depression. Some would argue this is a measure of resident quality of care.

In Forest Street Compassionate Care Center, 84.99% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents that have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these types of vaccines critical to patient health.

In Forest Street Compassionate Care Center, 15.45% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and continence. Many in the industry would argue this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Forest Street Compassionate Care Center, 19.26% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents who maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Forest Street Compassionate Care Center, 1.08 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Avoiding hospitalizations is key to maintaining the physical health of residents.

In Forest Street Compassionate Care Center, 19.26 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care.

In Forest Street Compassionate Care Center, 75.71% Percentage of Resident

This is a measure of the percentage of short-term stay residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some argue this is a reasonable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.