St. Amaro Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center

In St. Amaro Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 10.29% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In St. Amaro Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 3.85% of Patients had Serious Falls

This statistic gauges the percentage of long-term stay residents who have experienced a fall which caused serious injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries could be an indicator of lower quality nursing care.

In St. Amaro Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections could be linked to poor hygiene.

In St. Amaro Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 2.27% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many patients, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In St. Amaro Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 32.77% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of residents given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are generally used to treat patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

In St. Amaro Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 4.59% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who are demonstrating symptoms of depression. High rates of depression could be an indicator lower quality care.

In St. Amaro Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 100% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these types of vaccines critical to patient safety.

In St. Amaro Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 16.96% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In St. Amaro Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 13% of Residents

This tells you the percentage of patients who retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility is often a great sign for residents' health.

In St. Amaro Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In St. Amaro Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 13% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the health of residents.

In St. Amaro Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 27.33% of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of care.

In St. Amaro Post-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 88.22% of Resident

This datapoint measures the percentage of short-term care residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many would argue this is a measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.