Baton Rouge Health Care Center

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 10% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 3.48% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients that have had a fall leading to major injury.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 2.69% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections could be linked to poorer hygiene.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 16.23% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of patients who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 22.29% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric tells you the percentage of long-term patients taking antianxiety medications.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 1.51% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients showing symptoms of depression.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 85.51% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients that were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these types of vaccines important for resident well-being.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 19.03% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate erosion of a resident's well-being.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 13.75% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents who maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 2.4 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 13.75 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 13.45 Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to measure the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In Baton Rouge Health Care Center, 67.8% Percentage of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term care residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of autonomy with activities of daily living often correlates with successful rehabilitation.