Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

In Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 6.17% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely the result of patients staying in one position for too long.

In Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 5.16% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who had a fall which caused severe injury. This is one of the statistics we use in determining nursing ratings.

In Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 2.81% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely associated with worse hygiene protocols. Better nursing care reduces the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. We want to point out that this datapoint is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for infections.

In Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 17.01% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure gauges the percentage of long-term patients receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 16.61% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic measures the percentage of long-term patients who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically given to patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 5.77% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who are showing signs of depression. Increased levels of depression may be a sign a less hospitable environment.

In Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 95.49% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these types of vaccines critical to patient well-being.

In Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 18.58% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and using the bathroom.

In Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 22.17% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percentage of patients that were able to retain mobility over time. Optimizing mobility is usually a great sign for residents' health.

In Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1.27 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

Measures the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 22.17 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 12.13 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Bedford Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 78.43% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of performance with activities of daily living often correlates with better rehabilitation.