Somerset Ridge Center

In Somerset Ridge Center, 4.01% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Somerset Ridge Center, 5.75% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing care limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Somerset Ridge Center, 3.78% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint is an indication of the percentage of long-term residents who have suffered from urinary tract infections. Although more infections could reflect poorly on a facility's hygiene protocols, it is difficult to compare between facilities due to facilities having inconsistent reporting standards.

In Somerset Ridge Center, 20.22% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of residents given antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic medications are prescribed to residents for a variety of medical conditions, such as Alzheimer's or other dementias. Unfortunately, in some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may mean a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Somerset Ridge Center, 16.44% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of residents given antianxiety medications. These drugs are generally given to patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Somerset Ridge Center, 1.18% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents who are demonstrating symptoms of depression. Increased rates of depression may imply a less hospitable environment.

In Somerset Ridge Center, 90.88% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Somerset Ridge Center, 21.65% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom.

In Somerset Ridge Center, 18.49% of Residents

This indicates the percent of patients who maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Somerset Ridge Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care.

In Somerset Ridge Center, 18.49% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In Somerset Ridge Center, 21.4% of Patients

Measures the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Somerset Ridge Center, 89.97% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of performance with activities of daily living often correlates with better rehabilitation.