Birchwood Plaza

In Birchwood Plaza, 8.94% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols can limit the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Birchwood Plaza, 3.47% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are often caused by poor nursing care. Additional nurse staffing minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Birchwood Plaza, 2.6% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often caused by worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this datapoint may also be misleading for some facilities due to varying reporting standards for infections.

In Birchwood Plaza, 18.4% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In some cases, increased usage of these drugs may indicate a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Birchwood Plaza, 19.11% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are administered to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Birchwood Plaza, 29.8% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who are exhibiting signs of depression.

In Birchwood Plaza, 87.49% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care patients who were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these vaccines critical to patient well-being.

In Birchwood Plaza, 14.23% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom. Many would argue this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Birchwood Plaza, 19.34% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percent of patients that retained mobility levels over time. Optimizing mobility is often a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Birchwood Plaza, 1.51 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is key to preserving the physical well-being of residents.

In Birchwood Plaza, 19.34 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Birchwood Plaza, 11.45 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of rehabilitation.