Golden Livingcenter - Petaluma

In Golden Livingcenter - Petaluma, 7.45% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care can limit the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Golden Livingcenter - Petaluma, 1.7% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are often associated with poor nursing care. Additional nurse staffing can limit the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Golden Livingcenter - Petaluma, 1.24% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often the result of facilities with worst hygiene practices. Better hygiene protocols can limit the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. We want to point out that this statistic is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for infections.

In Golden Livingcenter - Petaluma, 10.1% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure measures the percentage of long-term stay patients receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Golden Livingcenter - Petaluma, 13.85% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This measures the percentage of long-term residents that are prescribed antianxiety medication. These medications are commonly used to treat residents experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Golden Livingcenter - Petaluma, 4.64% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who are demonstrating symptoms of depression. Some experts would argue that this is a measure of quality of care.

In Golden Livingcenter - Petaluma, 95.44% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Golden Livingcenter - Petaluma, 7.92% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Golden Livingcenter - Petaluma, 12.45% Percentage of Residents

This metric tracks the percentage of long-term care residents who were able to retain mobility. Some believe that mobility is important for patients health.

In Golden Livingcenter - Petaluma, 1.61 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. There is typically a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the overall quality of care.

In Golden Livingcenter - Petaluma, 12.45 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care.

In Golden Livingcenter - Petaluma, 9.83 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the quality of nursing home care.

In Golden Livingcenter - Petaluma, 79.79% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of independence with activities of daily living typically correlates with successful rehabilitation services.