The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center

In The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center, 14.55% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care can limit the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center, 0.82% of Patients had Serious Falls

This statistic indicates the percentage of long-term care patients which sustained falls which resulted in serious injury. We use this statistic in determining nursing ratings.

In The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center, 0.88% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often linked to facilities with lower levels of hygiene. More frequent bathing limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. We want to point out that this statistic is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for these infections.

In The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center, 3.17% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of patients who were given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center, 5.09% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is an indication of the percent of long-term residents taking antianxiety drugs.

In The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center, 4.16% of Patients

This is the percent of residents demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center, 94.36% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center, 19.76% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center, 15.37% of Residents

This is the percentage of residents that remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility can be a good sign for residents' well-being.

In The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is critical to the physical well-being of residents.

In The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center, 15.37% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center, 10.38% of Patients

This is the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the quality of care.

In The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center, 82.94% of Resident

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