Baton Rouge Health Care Center

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 11.87% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who are suffering from pressure ulcers or bed sores. We factor in this statistic in computing both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 0.92% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls which result in injury are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 0.96% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely linked to facilities with worst hygiene practices. Better hygiene protocols minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Note that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 8.42% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic measures the percentage of long-term stay residents receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 16.78% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of patients prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are generally prescribed to residents suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 0% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term patients showing signs of depression.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 99.85% of Patients

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

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 11.35% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate the deterioration of a patient's medical condition.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 12.34% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care. There is generally a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 12.34% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 7.89% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 87.23% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term stay residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some would argue this is a measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.