Salem Crossing

In Salem Crossing, 7.36% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Salem Crossing, 4.17% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . Major falls are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Salem Crossing, 1.69% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who experienced UTI's. Although a higher rate of these infections could reflect poorly on a facility's cleanliness, it is problematic to compare between facilities due to varying reporting standards.

In Salem Crossing, 13.33% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure measures the percent of long-term care patients receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Salem Crossing, 22.6% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

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

In Salem Crossing, 14.48% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who are showing symptoms of depression.

In Salem Crossing, 91.03% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Salem Crossing, 15.46% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and taking a bath. Many in the industry would argue this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Salem Crossing, 12.91% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents who were able to retain mobility over time. Optimizing mobility is often a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Salem Crossing, 1.53 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Salem Crossing, 12.91 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Salem Crossing, 12.43 Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to gauge short-term care.

In Salem Crossing, 73.74% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term stay patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some believe that this is a reliable measure of rehabilitation performance.