Signature Healthcare of Putnam County

In Signature Healthcare of Putnam County, 8.39% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure indicates the percent of long-term care residents which have pressure ulcers. We've found that pressure ulcers are a solid barometer of the quality of nursing care a facility provides.

In Signature Healthcare of Putnam County, 3.96% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents which experienced falls resulting in serious injury. This is one of the statistics we use in computing our nursing ratings.

In Signature Healthcare of Putnam County, 1.07% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients that suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are routinely linked to worse hygiene protocols. However, this statistic could also be skewed for certain nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for these infections.

In Signature Healthcare of Putnam County, 12.53% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many patients, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Signature Healthcare of Putnam County, 23.55% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay residents who are given antianxiety medication. These medications are typically used to treat patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Signature Healthcare of Putnam County, 4.71% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who are showing depressive symptoms. High levels of depression may reveal worse patient care.

In Signature Healthcare of Putnam County, 97.44% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Signature Healthcare of Putnam County, 27.73% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and eating. Many would argue this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Signature Healthcare of Putnam County, 20.12% of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients that remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility is often a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Signature Healthcare of Putnam County, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is important to maintaining the physical health of nursing home patients.

In Signature Healthcare of Putnam County, 20.12% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Signature Healthcare of Putnam County, 11.72% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the quality of care.

In Signature Healthcare of Putnam County, 84.68% of Resident

This metric measures the percentage of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements.