Heritage Home of Florence

In Heritage Home of Florence, 9.53% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Heritage Home of Florence, 3.47% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients who have had a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision. Closer supervision can reduce the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Heritage Home of Florence, 3.18% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely the result of a facility with lower levels of hygiene. However, this datapoint may also be misleading for certain nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for these infections.

In Heritage Home of Florence, 15.14% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic drugs are given to patients for many medical conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias. Unfortunately, in limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may mean that a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Heritage Home of Florence, 19.68% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This measures the percent of long-term care patients receiving antianxiety medications.

In Heritage Home of Florence, 2.85% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients showing symptoms of depression. Increased levels of depression may be a sign a less hospitable environment.

In Heritage Home of Florence, 88.92% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home patients, making these vaccines critical to patient well-being.

In Heritage Home of Florence, 14.02% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and using the bathroom.

In Heritage Home of Florence, 20.24% Percentage of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients who retained mobility levels.

In Heritage Home of Florence, 1.69 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. There is usually a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Heritage Home of Florence, 20.24 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term resident care.

In Heritage Home of Florence, 12.31 Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to gauge patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Heritage Home of Florence, 73.11% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.