Jefferson Healthcare Center

In Jefferson Healthcare Center, 7.3% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin resulting from remaining in one position for too long.

In Jefferson Healthcare Center, 2.22% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term patients who sustained falls which resulted in serious injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of major falls may be an indicator of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Jefferson Healthcare Center, 1.2% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many experts to be an indicator of nursing care . UTI's are often linked to a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this statistic can be misleading for certain nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Jefferson Healthcare Center, 25.19% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure tells you the percent of long-term patients who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents in situations where such medications aren't medically indicated. Nevertheless, some facilities need to rely on these medications due to having more patients with cognitive disorders.

In Jefferson Healthcare Center, 11.06% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients who were given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are prescribed to residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Jefferson Healthcare Center, 0.95% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who are demonstrating depressive symptoms.

In Jefferson Healthcare Center, 75.27% of Patients

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

In Jefferson Healthcare Center, 20.83% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and eating.

In Jefferson Healthcare Center, 11.66% of Residents

This tells you the percentage of patients who maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility can be a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Jefferson Healthcare Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care. There is typically a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the overall quality of care.

In Jefferson Healthcare Center, 11.66% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care.

In Jefferson Healthcare Center, 16.28% of Patients

This is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Jefferson Healthcare Center, 44.06% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term stay residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with ADL's typically correlates with better rehabilitation services.