Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village

In Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village, 7.28% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols minimizes the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village, 4.89% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are often caused by poor nursing care. Additional nurse staffing limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village, 3.77% of Patients had UTIs

This metric indicates the percentage of long-term stay residents that experienced urinary tract infections. UTI's could be a sign of a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this datapoint may be skewed for some facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village, 21.57% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents prescribed antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic medications are administered to patients for a variety of medical conditions, such as cognitive disorders. Unfortunately, in some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village, 15.08% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents who were given antianxiety medications. These medications are generally prescribed to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village, 7.26% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village, 96.44% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village, 16.45% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and using the bathroom.

In Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village, 16.22% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents that retained mobility levels over time. Retaining mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village, 1.2 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of nursing home care.

In Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village, 16.22 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village, 13.35 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls Village, 84.99% Percentage of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term residents that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many in the industry would argue this is a reliable measure of rehabilitation services.