Fulton Commons Care Center

In Fulton Commons Care Center, 9.18% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This metric tells you the percent of long-term patients that developed pressure ulcers. Many experts believe that pressure ulcers are a reliable indicator of the quality of nursing care a nursing home provides.

In Fulton Commons Care Center, 3.11% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are often associated with lower quality nursing care. Better nursing care can minimize the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Fulton Commons Care Center, 2.03% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections could be associated with insufficient hygiene.

In Fulton Commons Care Center, 12.22% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Fulton Commons Care Center, 13.51% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

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

In Fulton Commons Care Center, 13.75% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who are showing symptoms of depression. Many in the industry argue that this is a measure of resident quality of life.

In Fulton Commons Care Center, 90.38% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care patients that have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these types of vaccines indispensable.

In Fulton Commons Care Center, 15.3% Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term stay residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and using the bathroom. Some argue this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Fulton Commons Care Center, 14.12% Percentage of Residents

This is the percentage of patients that maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility is usually a good sign for residents' health.

In Fulton Commons Care Center, 1.46 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care. There is typically a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the overall quality of care.

In Fulton Commons Care Center, 14.12 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Fulton Commons Care Center, 9.74 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the quality of rehabilitation.

In Fulton Commons Care Center, 75.23% Percentage of Resident

This is a measure of the percent of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements.