The Care Center at Pinellas Park

In The Care Center at Pinellas Park, 6.2% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols reduces the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In The Care Center at Pinellas Park, 1.94% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric gauges the percentage of long-term stay patients who have had falls resulting in serious injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of major falls may be an indicator of poor nursing care.

In The Care Center at Pinellas Park, 0.27% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often caused by facilities with lower levels of hygiene. More frequent bathing reduces the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Note that this datapoint is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for infections.

In The Care Center at Pinellas Park, 7.62% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In The Care Center at Pinellas Park, 25.58% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are given to patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

In The Care Center at Pinellas Park, 3.18% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who are exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In The Care Center at Pinellas Park, 96.16% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these types of vaccines indispensable.

In The Care Center at Pinellas Park, 18.21% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and continence. Some experts believe that this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In The Care Center at Pinellas Park, 20.66% of Residents

This tells you the percentage of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is usually a good sign for residents' well-being.

In The Care Center at Pinellas Park, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital is critical to maintaining the physical well-being of residents.

In The Care Center at Pinellas Park, 20.66% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In The Care Center at Pinellas Park, 15.64% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In The Care Center at Pinellas Park, 81.54% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term stay residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of performance with ADL's often correlates with better rehabilitation services.