Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village

In Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village, 7.28% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are routinely caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village, 4.89% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric tells you the percentage of long-term stay residents who experienced falls leading to major injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries could be an indication of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village, 3.77% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are often caused by poor nursing care. However, this statistic could also be skewed for some facilities due to varying reporting standards for infections.

In Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village, 21.57% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village, 15.08% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are commonly prescribed to patients suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village, 7.26% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term patients who are exhibiting signs of depression. Many believe this is a measure of resident quality of life.

In Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village, 96.44% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village, 16.45% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate erosion of a resident's health.

In Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village, 16.22% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients who remained mobile levels over time. Preserving mobility can be a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village, 1.2 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village, 16.22 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village, 13.35 Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to measure patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Good Samaritan Society - St Martin Village, 84.99% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.