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In https://www.vancrest.com/our-communities/vancrest-of-st-marys/, 3.81% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint indicates the percentage of long-term stay patients who suffer from new or worsened pressure ulcers . We factor in this statistic in computing our nursing grades.

In https://www.vancrest.com/our-communities/vancrest-of-st-marys/, 4.83% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a fall which caused severe injury.

In https://www.vancrest.com/our-communities/vancrest-of-st-marys/, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections are associated with inadequate hygiene.

In https://www.vancrest.com/our-communities/vancrest-of-st-marys/, 25.93% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint indicates the percentage of long-term residents who were administered antipsychotic medication. High levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior in situations where such medications are not medically indicated. Nevertheless, some nursing homes need to rely more on these drugs due to an increased number of residents with cognitive disorders.

In https://www.vancrest.com/our-communities/vancrest-of-st-marys/, 19.53% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients receiving antianxiety drugs.

In https://www.vancrest.com/our-communities/vancrest-of-st-marys/, 45.39% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who are exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In https://www.vancrest.com/our-communities/vancrest-of-st-marys/, 88.13% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In https://www.vancrest.com/our-communities/vancrest-of-st-marys/, 19.67% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term care patients that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and using the bathroom. Some would argue this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In https://www.vancrest.com/our-communities/vancrest-of-st-marys/, 10.11% of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term stay residents that maintained mobility. Many believe that the ability to move around is important for residents' mental and physical health.

In https://www.vancrest.com/our-communities/vancrest-of-st-marys/, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the overall quality of care.

In https://www.vancrest.com/our-communities/vancrest-of-st-marys/, 10.11% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care.

In https://www.vancrest.com/our-communities/vancrest-of-st-marys/, 9.73% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the quality of nursing home care.

In https://www.vancrest.com/our-communities/vancrest-of-st-marys/, 76.82% of Resident

This is the percent of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with activities of daily living typically correlates with better rehabilitation.