Applewood

In Applewood , 9.28% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are often caused by patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Applewood , 2.53% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls which result in injury are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Applewood , 1.65% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term residents which have experienced UTI's. UTI's may be an indicator of worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this metric can also be misleading for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for infections.

In Applewood , 10.6% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic indicates the percentage of long-term residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Applewood , 17.42% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric tells you the percent of long-term patients taking antianxiety drugs.

In Applewood , 5.95% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients exhibiting symptoms of depression. High rates of depression could be a sign a less hospitable environment.

In Applewood , 91.97% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Applewood , 10.68% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and bathing. Some experts would argue this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Applewood , 12.9% Percentage of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term stay patients who retained mobility levels.

In Applewood , 1.68 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is typically a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of long-term care.

In Applewood , 12.9 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Applewood , 8.37 Percentage of Patients

This metric tracks the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to assess the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In Applewood , 80.92% Percentage of Resident

This metric measures the percentage of short-term care residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many in the industry would argue that this is a reasonable measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.