Altercare Majora Lane

In Altercare Majora Lane, 6.12% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Altercare Majora Lane, 5.15% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . Falls resulting in injury are often caused by poor nursing care.

In Altercare Majora Lane, 1.04% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care . UTI's are routinely caused by a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this statistic can be skewed for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Altercare Majora Lane, 29.94% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Altercare Majora Lane, 24.22% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of patients who were given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are given to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Altercare Majora Lane, 5.35% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In Altercare Majora Lane, 100% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these types of vaccines indispensable.

In Altercare Majora Lane, 14.47% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living may indicate the deterioration of a patient's well-being.

In Altercare Majora Lane, 15.84% of Residents

This metric measures the percent of long-term care residents that remained mobile levels.

In Altercare Majora Lane, 15.84% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between staying out of the hospital and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Altercare Majora Lane, 13.77% of Patients

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

In Altercare Majora Lane, 79.56% of Resident

This metric measures the percentage of short-term residents who saw functional improvements.