Peconic Landing at Southold

In Peconic Landing at Southold, 9.64% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Peconic Landing at Southold, 3.1% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care . Major falls resulting in injury are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Peconic Landing at Southold, 2.09% of Patients had UTIs

This gauges the percentage of long-term residents that have sustained a UTI. UTI's may be an indicator of a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this datapoint can also be skewed for some nursing homes due to different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Peconic Landing at Southold, 11.62% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients given antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are administered to patients for many conditions, including cognitive disorders. Unfortunately, in some cases, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Peconic Landing at Southold, 13.11% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents that are administered antianxiety medication. These medications are typically used to treat patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Peconic Landing at Southold, 13.02% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who are exhibiting signs of depression. Many argue this is a reliable measure of patient quality of care.

In Peconic Landing at Southold, 92.45% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Peconic Landing at Southold, 14.69% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of needing for assistance with ADL's may be a sign of deterioration of a patient's well-being.

In Peconic Landing at Southold, 18.9% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents who remained mobile levels over time. Preserving mobility is often a good sign for residents' health.

In Peconic Landing at Southold, 1.2 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is key to the physical health of nursing home patients.

In Peconic Landing at Southold, 18.9 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care. Minimizing rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical abilities of residents.

In Peconic Landing at Southold, 8.78 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Peconic Landing at Southold, 74.53% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.