Baypath at Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

In Baypath at Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 8.94% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Baypath at Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 3.36% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients that suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are considered by many experts to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls which result in injury are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Baypath at Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1.74% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are routinely linked to a facility with worst hygiene practices. Nevertheless, this datapoint may also be skewed for certain nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Baypath at Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 13.07% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Baypath at Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 14.06% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric gauges the percentage of long-term residents that are given antianxiety medication. These medications are generally given to residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Baypath at Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1.42% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term stay patients who are showing signs of depression.

In Baypath at Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 92.51% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Baypath at Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 11.89% of Patients

This is the percent of residents that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Baypath at Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 19.93% of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents that remained mobile levels over time. Preserving mobility is usually a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Baypath at Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Baypath at Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 19.93% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term resident care.

In Baypath at Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 5.19% of Patients

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

In Baypath at Duxbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 69.91% of Resident

This is a measure of the percentage of short-term care residents who experienced functional improvements.