Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 10.65% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often caused by patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols reduces the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 3.65% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are considered by many experts to be a measure of nursing care . Falls are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 1.93% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often associated with a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this metric could also be misleading for some nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for these infections.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 11.34% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure tells you the percentage of long-term residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 23.67% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This measures the percentage of long-term care residents who were administered antianxiety medication. These medications are typically used to treat residents suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 1.42% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 80.98% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 16.18% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and using the bathroom.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 20.79% of Residents

This is the percent of residents who were able to retain mobility over time. Retaining mobility is often a good sign for residents' health.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is generally a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 20.79% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 9.85% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the quality of care.

In Phoebe Allentown Health Care Center, 83.84% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of independence with ADL's often correlates with successful rehabilitation services.