The Gardens at Tunkhannock

In The Gardens at Tunkhannock, 5.24% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols can reduce the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In The Gardens at Tunkhannock, 1.28% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are routinely associated with poor nursing care. Additional nurse staffing minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In The Gardens at Tunkhannock, 6.93% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections could be associated with poor hygiene.

In The Gardens at Tunkhannock, 12.28% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint is an indication of the percentage of long-term care patients that are administered antipsychotic drugs. High levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents in scenarios where such medications aren't medically indicated. However, some nursing homes need to rely more on these drugs due to an increased number of patients suffering from dementia.

In The Gardens at Tunkhannock, 26.47% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are given to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In The Gardens at Tunkhannock, 6.23% of Patients

This is the percent of residents exhibiting symptoms of depression. Increased levels of depression could reveal a lower level of care.

In The Gardens at Tunkhannock, 93.63% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In The Gardens at Tunkhannock, 12.5% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and taking a bath.

In The Gardens at Tunkhannock, 19.47% of Residents

This metric measures the percentage of long-term care residents who were able to retain mobility.

In The Gardens at Tunkhannock, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care. There is typically a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the overall quality of care.

In The Gardens at Tunkhannock, 19.47% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care.

In The Gardens at Tunkhannock, 15.36% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to gauge the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In The Gardens at Tunkhannock, 66.51% of Resident

This datapoint measures the percent of short-term care residents that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts believe that this is a reliable measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.