Hackensack Meridian Nursing and Rehab Shrewsbury

In Hackensack Meridian Nursing and Rehab Shrewsbury, 8.94% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term patients that suffer from new or worsened pressure ulcers. We have found that pressure ulcers are a solid barometer of the quality of nursing care a nursing home provides.

In Hackensack Meridian Nursing and Rehab Shrewsbury, 2.79% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric gauges the percent of long-term residents which suffered falls resulting in serious injury. This is one of the statistics we use in calculating our nursing ratings.

In Hackensack Meridian Nursing and Rehab Shrewsbury, 1.44% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care. However, this metric can also be misleading for certain facilities due to different reporting standards for infections.

In Hackensack Meridian Nursing and Rehab Shrewsbury, 10.1% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic drugs are given to patients for a variety of medical conditions, such as dementia. Tragically, in some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Hackensack Meridian Nursing and Rehab Shrewsbury, 17.29% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of patients who were prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are administered to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Hackensack Meridian Nursing and Rehab Shrewsbury, 6.37% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Hackensack Meridian Nursing and Rehab Shrewsbury, 89.73% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these vaccines critical to patient care.

In Hackensack Meridian Nursing and Rehab Shrewsbury, 10.05% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's may be a sign of the deterioration of a resident's well-being.

In Hackensack Meridian Nursing and Rehab Shrewsbury, 10.04% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percentage of patients who maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility is usually a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Hackensack Meridian Nursing and Rehab Shrewsbury, 1.88 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Hackensack Meridian Nursing and Rehab Shrewsbury, 10.04 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of patients.

In Hackensack Meridian Nursing and Rehab Shrewsbury, 9.47 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the quality of care.

In Hackensack Meridian Nursing and Rehab Shrewsbury, 81.82% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.