Regency on the Lake - Fort Gratiot

In Regency on the Lake - Fort Gratiot, 11.11% 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 routinely caused by residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Regency on the Lake - Fort Gratiot, 3.63% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who have suffered falls resulting in serious injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but excessive numbers of falls may be an indicator of lower quality nursing care.

In Regency on the Lake - Fort Gratiot, 1.18% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely linked to worse hygiene protocols. Closer supervision 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 nursing homes have varying reporting standards for UTI's.

In Regency on the Lake - Fort Gratiot, 20.91% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of patients given antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic drugs are prescribed to residents for a variety of conditions, including dementia. Tragically, in some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may mean a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Regency on the Lake - Fort Gratiot, 35.24% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are prescribed to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Regency on the Lake - Fort Gratiot, 0.3% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who are demonstrating depressive symptoms. Some believe that this is a reliable measure of resident quality of life.

In Regency on the Lake - Fort Gratiot, 97.01% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Regency on the Lake - Fort Gratiot, 11.82% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and using the bathroom.

In Regency on the Lake - Fort Gratiot, 21.14% of Residents

This indicates the percentage of residents that remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Regency on the Lake - Fort Gratiot, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Staying out of the hospital is critical to preserving the physical health of nursing home patients.

In Regency on the Lake - Fort Gratiot, 21.14% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Regency on the Lake - Fort Gratiot, 18.47% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Regency on the Lake - Fort Gratiot, 69.82% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with activities of daily living typically correlates with higher quality rehabilitation.