The Harborage at Palisades Medical Center

In The Harborage at Palisades Medical Center, 12.93% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are skin damage caused by staying in one position for an excessive period of time.

In The Harborage at Palisades Medical Center, 3.59% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents that sustained falls leading to severe injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of major falls may be an indication of lower levels of patient supervision.

In The Harborage at Palisades Medical Center, 1.36% of Patients had UTIs

This is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay patients that sustained urinary tract infections. While a higher rate infections could reflect poorly on a nursing home's nursing care, it is difficult to compare between nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards.

In The Harborage at Palisades Medical Center, 9.16% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many residents, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In The Harborage at Palisades Medical Center, 10.83% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is an indication of the percentage of long-term patients who were prescribed antianxiety medication. These medications are commonly given to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In The Harborage at Palisades Medical Center, 0.22% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients exhibiting depressive symptoms. Some experts believe this is a reasonable measure of resident quality of care.

In The Harborage at Palisades Medical Center, 99.58% of Patients

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

In The Harborage at Palisades Medical Center, 12.22% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and using the bathroom. Some experts argue this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In The Harborage at Palisades Medical Center, 15.89% of Residents

This is the percentage of patients who retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility can be a good sign for residents' well-being.

In The Harborage at Palisades Medical Center, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In The Harborage at Palisades Medical Center, 15.89% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In The Harborage at Palisades Medical Center, 11.37% of Patients

This metric measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to assess patient care during rehabilitation.

In The Harborage at Palisades Medical Center, 85.92% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with ADL's often correlates with higher quality rehabilitation.