Seaside Hhc at Atlantic Shore

In Seaside Hhc at Atlantic Shore, 8.83% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long.

In Seaside Hhc at Atlantic Shore, 3.6% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are considered by many experts to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls leading to injury are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Seaside Hhc at Atlantic Shore, 2.65% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often associated with poor nursing care. More frequent bathing reduces the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Keep in mind that this statistic is affected by by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for these infections.

In Seaside Hhc at Atlantic Shore, 13.5% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic medications are given to residents for many conditions, such as cognitive disorders. Unfortunately, in limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Seaside Hhc at Atlantic Shore, 21.24% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of patients given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically given to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Seaside Hhc at Atlantic Shore, 4.13% of Patients

This is the percent of residents exhibiting signs of depression. Higher rates of depression may reveal a less hospitable environment.

In Seaside Hhc at Atlantic Shore, 91.75% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term residents that have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for seniors, making these vaccines critical to patient care.

In Seaside Hhc at Atlantic Shore, 16.97% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Seaside Hhc at Atlantic Shore, 23.72% Percentage of Residents

Measures the percentage of long-term care patients who retained mobility levels. Some experts believe that mobility is critical to residents' well-being.

In Seaside Hhc at Atlantic Shore, 1.22 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of nursing home care.

In Seaside Hhc at Atlantic Shore, 23.72 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Seaside Hhc at Atlantic Shore, 11.68 Percentage of Patients

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

In Seaside Hhc at Atlantic Shore, 75.36% Percentage of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percent of short-term stay residents who experienced functional improvements.