Nursing Homes in Louisiana

In Louisiana, 9.76% 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, 3.46% 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, 2.79% 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, 16.28% 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, 22.6% 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, 1.48% of Patients

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

In Louisiana, 89.54% of Patients

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

In Louisiana, 17.84% Percentage of Patients

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

In Louisiana, 15.38% Percentage 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, 2.05 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Louisiana, 15.38 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Louisiana, 12.77 Percentage 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, 64.63% Percentage of Resident

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