Good Samaritan Society - Luverne

In Good Samaritan Society - Luverne, 5.31% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This statistic tells you the percent of long-term residents that are suffering from pressure ulcers. We have found that pressure ulcers are a great barometer of nursing care quality.

In Good Samaritan Society - Luverne, 4.09% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are considered by many experts to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls leading to injury are routinely caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Good Samaritan Society - Luverne, 5.45% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are routinely linked to lower quality nursing care. Nevertheless, this datapoint can also be skewed for certain facilities due to varying reporting standards for UTI's.

In Good Samaritan Society - Luverne, 18.13% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Good Samaritan Society - Luverne, 21.66% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are prescribed to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Good Samaritan Society - Luverne, 8.84% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who are showing symptoms of depression. Increased rates of depression could indicate a lower level of care.

In Good Samaritan Society - Luverne, 95.46% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Good Samaritan Society - Luverne, 22.58% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term stay residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and bathing. Some would argue this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Good Samaritan Society - Luverne, 22.85% of Residents

This metric tracks the percentage of long-term stay residents that remained mobile levels. Many in the industry believe that mobility is vital to patients physical and mental health.

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

This metric is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is key to preserving the physical health of nursing home patients.

In Good Samaritan Society - Luverne, 22.85% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Minimizing rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is important to restoring the health of residents.

In Good Samaritan Society - Luverne, 96.02% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of independence with activities of daily living usually correlates with superior rehabilitation services.