Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre

In Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre, 7.48% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long.

In Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre, 5.41% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls are often caused by poor nursing care.

In Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre, 2.73% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint gauges the percent of long-term care patients which have suffered from a urinary tract infection. While a higher rate of these infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's nursing care, it can be difficult to compare between nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards.

In Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre, 5.81% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure gauges the percentage of long-term care patients which are administered antipsychotic medication. Increased usage of these drugs may suggest a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior in scenarios where such drugs aren't medically required. However, some facilities need to rely on these medications due to having more patients suffering from dementia.

In Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre, 10.06% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term patients who were prescribed antianxiety medication. These drugs are prescribed to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre, 3.07% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients demonstrating depressive symptoms. Increased rates of depression could be an indicator a less hospitable environment.

In Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre, 89.7% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre, 10.9% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and taking a bath. Many would argue that this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre, 15.43% of Residents

Measures the percent of long-term patients that retained mobility levels. Some would argue that the ability to move around is vital to residents' physical and mental health.

In Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of long-term care.

In Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre, 15.43% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care.

In Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre, 11.02% of Patients

This is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to gauge the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In Good Samaritan Society - Waconia and Westview Acre, 76.09% of Resident

This datapoint measures the percentage of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some experts believe this is a measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.