Gulf Shore Care Center

In Gulf Shore Care Center, 9.03% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This statistic measures the percent of long-term stay patients who suffered from new or worsened pressure ulcers . We use this statistic in calculating our nursing grades.

In Gulf Shore Care Center, 2.8% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure is an indication of the percentage of long-term patients who had a fall which resulted in severe injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but excessive numbers of falls could be an indication of lower quality nursing care.

In Gulf Shore Care Center, 1.82% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many experts to be a barometer of nursing care . UTI's are often linked to worse hygiene protocols. However, this statistic can also be misleading for some facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Gulf Shore Care Center, 10.99% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term stay residents taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Gulf Shore Care Center, 21.46% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients that were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are given to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Gulf Shore Care Center, 2.43% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients showing symptoms of depression.

In Gulf Shore Care Center, 94.61% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Gulf Shore Care Center, 13.17% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and using the bathroom.

In Gulf Shore Care Center, 18.15% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percentage of residents who were able to retain mobility over time. Optimizing mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Gulf Shore Care Center, 1.59 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates 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 overall quality of nursing home care.

In Gulf Shore Care Center, 18.15 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Gulf Shore Care Center, 9.19 Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Gulf Shore Care Center, 77.65% Percentage of Resident

This metric measures the percentage of short-term residents that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts argue this is a reasonable measure of rehabilitation services.