Aristacare at Norwood Terrace

In Aristacare at Norwood Terrace, 8.94% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Aristacare at Norwood Terrace, 2.79% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are routinely associated with lower quality nursing care. Better nursing care can limit the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Aristacare at Norwood Terrace, 1.44% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes linked to insufficient hygiene.

In Aristacare at Norwood Terrace, 10.1% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are prescribed to patients for many medical conditions, such as Alzheimer's or other dementias. Tragically, in some cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Aristacare at Norwood Terrace, 17.29% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are administered to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Aristacare at Norwood Terrace, 6.37% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents showing depressive symptoms.

In Aristacare at Norwood Terrace, 89.73% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Aristacare at Norwood Terrace, 10.05% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom.

In Aristacare at Norwood Terrace, 10.04% Percentage of Residents

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who maintained mobility.

In Aristacare at Norwood Terrace, 1.88 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Aristacare at Norwood Terrace, 10.04 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Aristacare at Norwood Terrace, 9.47 Percentage of Patients

This indicates 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 overall quality of nursing home care.

In Aristacare at Norwood Terrace, 81.82% Percentage of Resident

Measures the percent of short-term stay patients that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts argue this is a measure of rehabilitation services.