Nursing Homes in Louisiana

In Louisiana, 9.36% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are routinely caused by patients staying in one position for too long.

In Louisiana, 3.49% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients that have had a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are considered to be a barometer of nursing care . Falls leading to injury are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Louisiana, 2.82% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. These infections are associated with poorer hygiene.

In Louisiana, 17.08% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents who were given antipsychotic medications. These medications are used for several conditions, such as cognitive disorders.

In Louisiana, 22.57% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic gauges the percent of long-term stay patients who are prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are commonly given to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Louisiana, 1.78% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term care residents who are showing signs of depression.

In Louisiana, 88.94% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Louisiana, 18.67% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Louisiana, 14.35% of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents who were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Louisiana, 2.58 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint measures the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Louisiana, 14.35% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care.

In Louisiana, 14.3% of Patients

This is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to measure patient care during rehabilitation.

In Louisiana, 69.65% of Resident

This datapoint measures the percent of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements.