United Methodist Communities at the Shores

In United Methodist Communities at the Shores, 8.99% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often the result of residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care reduces the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In United Methodist Communities at the Shores, 7.25% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to severe injuries are often the result of lower quality nursing care. More supervision limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In United Methodist Communities at the Shores, 1.5% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely linked to nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. Better hygiene protocols can reduce the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Note that this statistic is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In United Methodist Communities at the Shores, 22.48% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic measures the percent of long-term patients receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may mean that a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In United Methodist Communities at the Shores, 32.63% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure gauges the percent of long-term patients receiving antianxiety medications.

In United Methodist Communities at the Shores, 0% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents exhibiting signs of depression. High rates of depression may be an indicator a lower level of care.

In United Methodist Communities at the Shores, 98.25% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In United Methodist Communities at the Shores, 12.63% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and bathing. Many believe this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In United Methodist Communities at the Shores, 10.97% of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who retained mobility levels.

In United Methodist Communities at the Shores, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In United Methodist Communities at the Shores, 10.97% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In United Methodist Communities at the Shores, 5.94% of Patients

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

In United Methodist Communities at the Shores, 88.89% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term stay residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some experts argue that this is a measure of a facility's rehabilitation services.