Saratoga Retirement Community

In Saratoga Retirement Community, 3.83% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint is is a measure of the percent of long-term patients which suffered from pressure ulcers. Many experts believe that pressure ulcers are an barometer of the quality of nursing care a nursing home provides.

In Saratoga Retirement Community, 2.21% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric tells you the percentage of long-term patients which have suffered falls resulting in major injury. We use this statistic in determining our nursing grades.

In Saratoga Retirement Community, 0.92% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often associated with facilities with worst hygiene practices. Closer supervision limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Keep in mind that this statistic is affected by by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Saratoga Retirement Community, 12% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic tells you the percentage of long-term patients taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, increased usage of these drugs may indicate a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Saratoga Retirement Community, 9.09% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is an indication of the percent of long-term stay residents who are given antianxiety medication. These drugs are commonly used to treat residents experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Saratoga Retirement Community, 0% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who are showing depressive symptoms.

In Saratoga Retirement Community, 100% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Saratoga Retirement Community, 1.7% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and eating. Many in the industry would argue that this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Saratoga Retirement Community, 7.86% of Residents

This tells you the percentage of residents who remained mobile levels over time. Preserving mobility is usually a good sign for residents' health.

In Saratoga Retirement Community, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care. There is typically a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Saratoga Retirement Community, 7.86% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between staying out of the hospital and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Saratoga Retirement Community, 11.81% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to gauge patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Saratoga Retirement Community, 79.89% of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term care residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.