Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg

In Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg, 9.62% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg, 3.04% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients who have had a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls which result in injury are often caused by poor nursing care.

In Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg, 2.08% of Patients had UTIs

This figure tells you the percentage of long-term patients that suffered from a UTI. UTI's could be a sign of a facility with lower levels of hygiene. Nevertheless, this statistic may also be misleading for some nursing homes due to different reporting standards for UTI's.

In Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg, 11.61% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In some cases, increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg, 13.28% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are prescribed to patients suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg, 13.6% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term residents showing depressive symptoms.

In Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg, 91.89% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg, 14.66% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and using the bathroom. Many in the industry argue this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg, 18.82% Percentage of Residents

This is the percent of patients who maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a good sign for residents' health.

In Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg, 1.2 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of care.

In Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg, 18.82 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg, 8.77 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of rehabilitation.

In Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehab and Nrsg, 74.71% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term stay patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of independence with ADL's typically correlates with superior rehabilitation services.