Nursing Homes in Indiana

In Indiana, 6.98% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are skin damage due to staying in one position for too long.

In Indiana, 4.05% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay residents that suffered a fall resulting in major injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries may be an indication of poor nursing care.

In Indiana, 1.64% of Patients had UTIs

This figure gauges the percent of long-term patients who have experienced a urinary tract infection. While more infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's hygiene protocols, it is difficult to compare different nursing homes due to nursing homes having varying reporting standards.

In Indiana, 12.89% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This gauges the percentage of long-term stay patients receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Indiana, 22.12% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are given to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Indiana, 17.45% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents showing depressive symptoms.

In Indiana, 91.5% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term residents who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for nursing home residents, making these types of vaccines critical to patient health.

In Indiana, 14.74% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and continence.

In Indiana, 12.86% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents that remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility is often a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Indiana, 1.72 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is critical to maintaining the physical health of residents.

In Indiana, 12.86% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Indiana, 12.24% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of care.

In Indiana, 77.6% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term stay residents that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with activities of daily living typically correlates with better rehabilitation.