Royal Care of Avon Park

In Royal Care of Avon Park, 9.28% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Royal Care of Avon Park, 1.4% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Royal Care of Avon Park, 8.21% of Patients had UTIs

This figure measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who have experienced UTI's. UTI's could be an indicator of a facility with lower levels of hygiene. However, this datapoint could be misleading for certain nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Royal Care of Avon Park, 3.93% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric gauges the percent of long-term patients which are prescribed antipsychotic medication. Excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents in situations where such drugs are not medically required. However, some facilities need to rely on these drugs due to an increased number of residents with cognitive disorders.

In Royal Care of Avon Park, 17.62% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of long-term residents who were administered antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically given to patients suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Royal Care of Avon Park, 0% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term patients demonstrating symptoms of depression. Some experts believe that this is a reasonable measure of resident quality of life.

In Royal Care of Avon Park, 100% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients that have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Royal Care of Avon Park, 7.33% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living may be a sign of decline of a patient's well-being.

In Royal Care of Avon Park, 3.37% of Residents

This tells you the percent of patients who maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Royal Care of Avon Park, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Royal Care of Avon Park, 3.37% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of residents.

In Royal Care of Avon Park, 12.81% of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Royal Care of Avon Park, 68.89% of Resident

This metric measures the percentage of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some would argue that this is a reliable measure of rehabilitation performance.