Baton Rouge Heritage House I I

In Baton Rouge Heritage House I I, 6.61% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Baton Rouge Heritage House I I, 4.23% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing care can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Baton Rouge Heritage House I I, 1.59% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely the result of a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this metric may be misleading for certain nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Baton Rouge Heritage House I I, 17.28% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric gauges the percent of long-term care residents taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Baton Rouge Heritage House I I, 24.49% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are administered to patients suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Baton Rouge Heritage House I I, 0.26% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who are exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Baton Rouge Heritage House I I, 99.38% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term patients who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Baton Rouge Heritage House I I, 24.02% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Baton Rouge Heritage House I I, 21.51% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents who maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility is usually a good sign for residents' health.

In Baton Rouge Heritage House I I, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of nursing home care.

In Baton Rouge Heritage House I I, 21.51% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Baton Rouge Heritage House I I, 14.94% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Baton Rouge Heritage House I I, 54.58% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term care residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.