Hamilton Place at the Pines at Whiting

In Hamilton Place at the Pines at Whiting, 9.57% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Hamilton Place at the Pines at Whiting, 2.57% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure measures the percent of long-term stay residents which have had a fall which caused serious injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of major falls may be a sign of lower quality nursing care.

In Hamilton Place at the Pines at Whiting, 1.73% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. These infections could be linked to poor hygiene.

In Hamilton Place at the Pines at Whiting, 10.75% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure indicates the percent of long-term patients that were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. High levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior in scenarios where such medications are not medically indicated. However, some nursing homes may need to rely on these drugs due to an increased number of residents with Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Hamilton Place at the Pines at Whiting, 17.5% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is an indication of the percentage of long-term patients receiving antianxiety drugs.

In Hamilton Place at the Pines at Whiting, 5.81% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who are exhibiting signs of depression. Higher levels of depression could reveal worse patient care.

In Hamilton Place at the Pines at Whiting, 92% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home residents, making these types of vaccines critical to patient safety.

In Hamilton Place at the Pines at Whiting, 10.99% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Hamilton Place at the Pines at Whiting, 14.79% Percentage of Residents

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that remained mobile levels.

In Hamilton Place at the Pines at Whiting, 1.49 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Hamilton Place at the Pines at Whiting, 14.79 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Hamilton Place at the Pines at Whiting, 8.17 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the quality of rehabilitation.

In Hamilton Place at the Pines at Whiting, 80.57% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint measures the percent of short-term stay patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some believe this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.