Benedictine Care Center

In Benedictine Care Center, 14.94% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols reduces the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Benedictine Care Center, 5.32% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents that have had a major fall. Falls leading to severe injuries are routinely linked to lower levels of patient supervision. Closer supervision can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Benedictine Care Center, 1.08% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely associated with a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this metric can be misleading for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Benedictine Care Center, 15.38% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are prescribed to residents for a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias. Tragically, in some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Benedictine Care Center, 10.14% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric measures the percent of long-term residents who are administered antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically used to treat residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Benedictine Care Center, 3.8% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who are exhibiting signs of depression. Higher rates of depression could reveal a less hospitable environment.

In Benedictine Care Center, 97.61% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term care patients that were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home residents, making these vaccines critical to patient safety.

In Benedictine Care Center, 13.51% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Benedictine Care Center, 18.56% of Residents

This tells you the percent of patients who were able to retain mobility over time. Retaining mobility is often a good sign for residents' health.

In Benedictine Care Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care.

In Benedictine Care Center, 18.56% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Benedictine Care Center, 14.43% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to assess patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Benedictine Care Center, 75.65% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.