Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village

In Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village, 4.7% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village, 2.66% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric indicates the percentage of long-term patients who have had a fall resulting in severe injury. This is one of the statistics we use in determining our nursing grades.

In Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village, 1.15% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many experts to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely the result of poor nursing care. Nevertheless, this statistic could be misleading for certain nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village, 8.22% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure is a measure of the percent of long-term residents which were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. High levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents in scenarios where such drugs are not medically required. However, some nursing homes may need to rely more on these drugs due to having more residents with dementia.

In Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village, 25.88% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients who were given antianxiety drugs. These medications are commonly used to treat patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village, 1.49% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who are demonstrating signs of depression. Some believe that this is a reliable measure of quality of life.

In Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village, 95.99% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village, 20.8% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term stay residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and eating. Many believe that this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village, 30.49% of Residents

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents that maintained mobility. Some argue that mobility is important for patients well-being.

In Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Avoiding hospitalizations is critical to maintaining the physical health of nursing home patients.

In Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village, 30.49% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the health of patients.

In Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village, 10.8% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Good Samaritan Society-Kissimmee Village, 66.25% of Resident

Measures the percentage of short-term patients who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some believe this is a reasonable measure of rehabilitation services.