Good Samaritan Society - Silver Wood Village

In Good Samaritan Society - Silver Wood Village, 7.69% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are routinely caused by patients staying in one position for too long.

In Good Samaritan Society - Silver Wood Village, 2.21% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents who have had a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are often the result of lower quality nursing care. Additional nurse staffing minimizes the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Good Samaritan Society - Silver Wood Village, 2.31% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. These infections may be associated with poorer hygiene.

In Good Samaritan Society - Silver Wood Village, 16.03% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents who were given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many residents, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used appropriately. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Good Samaritan Society - Silver Wood Village, 7.26% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically prescribed to residents experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Good Samaritan Society - Silver Wood Village, 0% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care patients demonstrating depressive symptoms.

In Good Samaritan Society - Silver Wood Village, 90.35% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Good Samaritan Society - Silver Wood Village, 24.37% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Good Samaritan Society - Silver Wood Village, 27.79% of Residents

This tells you the percentage of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Good Samaritan Society - Silver Wood Village, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Good Samaritan Society - Silver Wood Village, 27.79% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Good Samaritan Society - Silver Wood Village, 71.27% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many in the industry believe that this is a measure of a facility's rehabilitation services.