Bethesda Meadow

In Bethesda Meadow, 9.32% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Bethesda Meadow, 3.98% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients who suffered from a fall leading to serious injury.

In Bethesda Meadow, 3.42% of Patients had UTIs

This figure measures the percent of long-term patients who sustained urinary tract infections. UTI's could be a sign of lower quality nursing care. Nevertheless, this metric can also be skewed for certain facilities due to different reporting standards for these infections.

In Bethesda Meadow, 20.31% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are given to patients for many medical conditions, including cognitive disorders. Unfortunately, in limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Bethesda Meadow, 24.54% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of patients who were given antianxiety medications. These medications are commonly given to residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Bethesda Meadow, 4.11% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care patients showing depressive symptoms. Many in the industry would argue that this is a reliable measure of resident quality of care.

In Bethesda Meadow, 88.89% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Bethesda Meadow, 14.76% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and using the bathroom. Many in the industry argue this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Bethesda Meadow, 15.81% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percentage of residents that maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Bethesda Meadow, 1.64 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the quality of nursing home care.

In Bethesda Meadow, 15.81 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Bethesda Meadow, 11.79 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of rehabilitation.

In Bethesda Meadow, 72.5% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.