Simpson House

In Simpson House, 7.72% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Simpson House, 3.42% of Patients had Serious Falls

This statistic is a measure of the percent of long-term residents which have experienced a fall which caused serious injury. This is one of the statistics we use in calculating our nursing grades.

In Simpson House, 1.92% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients who have sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's could be a sign of lower quality nursing care. However, this statistic may be misleading for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for infections.

In Simpson House, 15.49% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

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

In Simpson House, 19.89% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are commonly given to residents suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Simpson House, 3.23% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients exhibiting signs of depression. Some would argue that this is a reasonable measure of patient quality of life.

In Simpson House, 88.5% of Patients

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

In Simpson House, 15.28% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and using the bathroom. Many would argue this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Simpson House, 23.65% Percentage of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients that remained mobile levels. Many in the industry believe that the ability to move around is critical to patients physical and mental health.

In Simpson House, 1.24 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is important to the physical well-being of patients.

In Simpson House, 23.65 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the health of residents.

In Simpson House, 8.84 Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to assess patient care during rehabilitation.

In Simpson House, 72.22% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.