The Palms at Orlando

In The Palms at Orlando, 11.87% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely the result of patients not being moved frequently enough.

In The Palms at Orlando, 2.1% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term stay residents that had a fall which caused serious injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries could be an indication of lower levels of patient supervision.

In The Palms at Orlando, 1.3% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely the result of poor nursing care. Nevertheless, this statistic can be skewed for certain nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for UTI's.

In The Palms at Orlando, 5.16% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic is an indication of the percent of long-term stay residents receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may indicate a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In The Palms at Orlando, 18.89% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are prescribed to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In The Palms at Orlando, 0.49% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care patients showing symptoms of depression. Some argue that this is a reliable measure of resident quality of life.

In The Palms at Orlando, 99.69% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In The Palms at Orlando, 5.38% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate the erosion of a resident's medical condition.

In The Palms at Orlando, 3.48% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents who remained mobile levels over time. Preserving mobility can be a great sign for residents' well-being.

In The Palms at Orlando, 0.04 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

Measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In The Palms at Orlando, 3.48% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care.

In The Palms at Orlando, 15.34% of Patients

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

In The Palms at Orlando, 92.68% of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term residents that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with ADL's generally correlates with better rehabilitation.