Gulf Pointe Plaza

In Gulf Pointe Plaza, 7.79% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that sustained 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 Gulf Pointe Plaza, 3.33% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients that suffered from a fall which caused serious injury.

In Gulf Pointe Plaza, 1.51% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often linked to facilities with worst hygiene practices. Additional nurse staffing can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Keep in mind that this statistic is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Gulf Pointe Plaza, 11.48% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of long-term stay residents receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Gulf Pointe Plaza, 22.56% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients receiving antianxiety drugs.

In Gulf Pointe Plaza, 4.81% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients demonstrating symptoms of depression. Higher levels of depression may be an indicator worse patient care.

In Gulf Pointe Plaza, 94.64% of Patients

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

In Gulf Pointe Plaza, 17.1% Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term care residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and using the bathroom. Some argue this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Gulf Pointe Plaza, 16.36% Percentage of Residents

This is the percent of patients that retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Gulf Pointe Plaza, 1.67 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is typically a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the quality of nursing home care.

In Gulf Pointe Plaza, 16.36 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Gulf Pointe Plaza, 11.4 Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to measure patient care during rehabilitation.

In Gulf Pointe Plaza, 66.86% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of performance with activities of daily living typically correlates with superior rehabilitation services.