Peter Becker Community

In Peter Becker Community, 8.5% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure is a measure of the percent of long-term residents which suffered from new or worsened pressure ulcers or bed sores. We factor in this statistic in computing our nursing grades.

In Peter Becker Community, 7.43% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injury are considered by many experts to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls which result in injury are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Peter Becker Community, 1.17% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often caused by worse hygiene protocols. Better nursing care minimizes the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Keep in mind that this metric is affected by by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Peter Becker Community, 25.14% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Peter Becker Community, 14.47% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

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

In Peter Becker Community, 0% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who are showing symptoms of depression.

In Peter Becker Community, 100% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for nursing home patients, making these vaccines critical to patient safety.

In Peter Becker Community, 16.44% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Peter Becker Community, 17.82% of Residents

This is the percent of patients who maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility is usually a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Peter Becker Community, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In Peter Becker Community, 17.82% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Peter Becker Community, 10.21% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of rehabilitation.

In Peter Becker Community, 60.57% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term residents that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.