St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Center

In St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Center, 7.49% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care can limit the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Center, 3.16% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls which result in injury are routinely caused by poor nursing care.

In St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Center, 2.84% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often associated with a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this datapoint can also be misleading for some facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for these infections.

In St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Center, 12.18% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents given antipsychotic drugs. These drugs may be used for treating a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Center, 19.03% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of residents given antianxiety medications. These medications are generally prescribed to residents experiencing depression and anxiety.

In St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Center, 1.15% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients exhibiting signs of depression.

In St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Center, 99.33% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents that were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Center, 6.93% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with ADL's may be a sign of the deterioration of a resident's health.

In St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Center, 7.28% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents that retained mobility levels over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is key to preserving the physical well-being of patients.

In St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Center, 7.28% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care.

In St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Center, 5.61% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In St. Joseph’s Skilled Nursing Center, 88.73% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of autonomy with activities of daily living typically correlates with higher quality rehabilitation.