Nursing Homes in Maine

In Maine, 6.28% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint tells you the percent of long-term residents which have new or worsened pressure ulcers. We've found that pressure ulcers are a reliable barometer of nursing care quality.

In Maine, 3.95% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who have had falls leading to serious injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but excessive numbers of falls may be an indicator of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Maine, 3.26% of Patients had UTIs

This statistic indicates the percentage of long-term patients that have suffered from a UTI. While a higher rate of these infections could reflect poorly on a nursing home's hygiene protocols, it is difficult to compare different facilities due to nursing homes having inconsistent reporting standards.

In Maine, 19.88% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic drugs. These drugs may be used for several conditions, including dementia.

In Maine, 16.46% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This measures the percentage of long-term care residents taking antianxiety drugs.

In Maine, 8.73% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who are demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In Maine, 92.25% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for seniors, making these vaccines vital to patient safety.

In Maine, 14.08% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Maine, 20.37% of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that retained mobility levels. Many in the industry believe that mobility is vital to patients health.

In Maine, 1.28 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the quality of nursing home care.

In Maine, 20.37% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Maine, 15.5% of Patients

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

In Maine, 71.42% of Resident

This is the percent of short-term residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of performance with activities of daily living typically correlates with higher quality rehabilitation.