Laurels of Dekalb

In Laurels of Dekalb, 7.63% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care minimizes the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Laurels of Dekalb, 3.9% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric gauges the percentage of long-term residents who had falls which resulted in serious injury. This is one of the statistics we use in calculating nursing scores.

In Laurels of Dekalb, 1.95% of Patients had UTIs

This metric measures the percent of long-term residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. While a higher rate infections could reflect poorly on a nursing home's nursing care, it is problematic to compare between nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards.

In Laurels of Dekalb, 13.18% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were given antipsychotic medications. These drugs may be used for a variety of medical conditions, including cognitive disorders.

In Laurels of Dekalb, 21.53% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are given to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Laurels of Dekalb, 12.55% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who are showing depressive symptoms. Some argue this is a reasonable measure of patient quality of care.

In Laurels of Dekalb, 91.52% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for nursing home residents, making these types of vaccines critical to patient safety.

In Laurels of Dekalb, 16.15% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and using the bathroom. Some argue this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Laurels of Dekalb, 17.47% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percentage of patients that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is usually a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Laurels of Dekalb, 1.36 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is critical to preserving the physical well-being of nursing home residents.

In Laurels of Dekalb, 17.47 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Laurels of Dekalb, 11.18 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Laurels of Dekalb, 73.66% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care patients that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of performance with activities of daily living usually correlates with superior rehabilitation services.