Agawam Healthcare

In Agawam Healthcare, 6.55% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Agawam Healthcare, 6.52% of Patients had Serious Falls

This measures the percentage of long-term care residents that have experienced a fall which resulted in major injury. This is one of the statistics we use in determining nursing ratings.

In Agawam Healthcare, 1.78% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of patients that suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes associated with insufficient hygiene.

In Agawam Healthcare, 16.11% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In some cases, increased usage of these drugs may mean a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Agawam Healthcare, 14.85% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients who were given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are administered to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Agawam Healthcare, 0.95% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who are demonstrating depressive symptoms. Higher rates of depression could imply a less hospitable environment.

In Agawam Healthcare, 97.72% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Agawam Healthcare, 22.75% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's may be a sign of decline of a resident's health.

In Agawam Healthcare, 38.42% of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who were able to retain mobility.

In Agawam Healthcare, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Agawam Healthcare, 38.42% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Agawam Healthcare, 12.14% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the quality of nursing home care.

In Agawam Healthcare, 66.09% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term stay residents that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with ADL's typically correlates with better rehabilitation.