Porthaven Healthcare Center

In Porthaven Healthcare Center, 7.41% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often the result of residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols can limit the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Porthaven Healthcare Center, 3.55% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are routinely associated with poor nursing care. Better nursing care reduces the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Porthaven Healthcare Center, 1.42% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely the result of nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. Additional nurse staffing can limit the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Keep in mind that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Porthaven Healthcare Center, 13.6% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay residents receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Porthaven Healthcare Center, 12.21% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

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

In Porthaven Healthcare Center, 0% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who are showing symptoms of depression. Increased levels of depression could indicate a less hospitable environment.

In Porthaven Healthcare Center, 100% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Porthaven Healthcare Center, 13.85% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom.

In Porthaven Healthcare Center, 30.88% of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents that retained mobility levels. Some experts would argue that the ability to move around is important for residents' health.

In Porthaven Healthcare Center, 30.88% 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 Porthaven Healthcare Center, 16.84% of Patients

Measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Porthaven Healthcare Center, 80.37% of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.