Good Samaritan Society - Bethany

In Good Samaritan Society - Bethany, 2.87% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents who suffer from pressure ulcers or bed sores. We factor in this statistic in computing our nursing grades.

In Good Samaritan Society - Bethany, 2.08% of Patients had Serious Falls

This gauges the percentage of long-term patients who sustained falls resulting in major injury. We use this statistic in calculating our nursing scores.

In Good Samaritan Society - Bethany, 2.63% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often linked to a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this metric can be skewed for some facilities due to varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Good Samaritan Society - Bethany, 11.98% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Good Samaritan Society - Bethany, 5.71% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay patients that were given antianxiety medication. These drugs are used to treat residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Good Samaritan Society - Bethany, 4.81% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term residents exhibiting symptoms of depression. Many believe this is a reliable measure of patient quality of care.

In Good Samaritan Society - Bethany, 96.44% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term patients who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Good Samaritan Society - Bethany, 9.56% of Patients

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

In Good Samaritan Society - Bethany, 21.01% of Residents

This is the percent of patients who maintained mobility over time. Optimizing mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Good Samaritan Society - Bethany, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is critical to maintaining the physical well-being of nursing home residents.

In Good Samaritan Society - Bethany, 21.01% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Good Samaritan Society - Bethany, 18.2% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the quality of rehabilitation.

In Good Samaritan Society - Bethany, 87.31% of Resident

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