Saunders House

In Saunders House, 7.74% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint is an indication of the percentage of long-term patients who suffered from pressure ulcers or bed sores. We use this statistic in calculating our nursing grades.

In Saunders House, 3.49% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls are routinely caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Saunders House, 0.47% of Patients had UTIs

This figure tells you the percentage of long-term stay patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Although more infections could reflect poorly on a facility's cleanliness, it can be difficult to compare different nursing homes due to nursing homes having varying reporting standards.

In Saunders House, 12.2% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of residents given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many patients, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may indicate a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Saunders House, 22.7% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure gauges the percent of long-term patients who were given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are used to treat residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Saunders House, 0.7% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients demonstrating symptoms of depression. Increased levels of depression may imply a lower level of care.

In Saunders House, 95.89% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Saunders House, 21.48% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate the erosion of a patient's health.

In Saunders House, 23.32% of Residents

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

In Saunders House, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care.

In Saunders House, 23.32% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Saunders House, 13.11% of Patients

This metric tracks the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to gauge patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Saunders House, 67.18% of Resident

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