The Newport

In The Newport, 8.53% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols can minimize the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In The Newport, 3.74% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In The Newport, 2.25% of Patients had UTIs

This statistic measures the percent of long-term care patients who have experienced a UTI. UTI's could be an indication of a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this metric may be misleading for certain facilities due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In The Newport, 15.09% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many residents, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In The Newport, 19.63% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are administered to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In The Newport, 5.07% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who are exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In The Newport, 88.92% of Patients

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

In The Newport, 17.15% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and taking a bath. Some believe this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In The Newport, 18.14% Percentage of Residents

This is the percent of patients who remained mobile levels over time. Preserving mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In The Newport, 1.38 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In The Newport, 18.14 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In The Newport, 12.25 Percentage of Patients

This metric tracks the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to gauge patient care during rehabilitation.

In The Newport, 74.96% Percentage of Resident

Measures the percent of short-term care residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many in the industry believe that this is a reasonable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.