Parkside Homes

In Parkside Homes, 4.05% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care can limit the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Parkside Homes, 3.52% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients that experienced falls which caused serious injury. We use this statistic in determining nursing scores.

In Parkside Homes, 5.15% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely caused by facilities with lower levels of hygiene. More frequent bathing limits the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Note that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for infections.

In Parkside Homes, 14.79% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure is an indication of the percent of long-term care patients receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Parkside Homes, 19.05% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

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

In Parkside Homes, 6.82% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. Many argue this is a reliable measure of resident quality of life.

In Parkside Homes, 89.79% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Parkside Homes, 18.55% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate erosion of a resident's well-being.

In Parkside Homes, 18.29% of Residents

This metric measures the percentage of long-term residents who maintained mobility. Many would argue that the ability to move around is important for residents' mental and physical well-being.

In Parkside Homes, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Staying out of the hospital is important to maintaining the physical well-being of residents.

In Parkside Homes, 18.29% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Parkside Homes, 11.85% of Patients

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

In Parkside Homes, 81.83% of Resident

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