Brandon Woods of New Bedford

In Brandon Woods of New Bedford, 4.98% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin due to remaining in the same position for too long.

In Brandon Woods of New Bedford, 4.39% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of nursing care . Major falls leading to injury are often caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Brandon Woods of New Bedford, 5.05% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often the result of a facility with lower levels of hygiene. Nevertheless, this metric may be skewed for certain facilities due to different reporting standards for these infections.

In Brandon Woods of New Bedford, 28.25% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Brandon Woods of New Bedford, 23.08% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are prescribed to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Brandon Woods of New Bedford, 0.56% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents demonstrating depressive symptoms. High rates of depression may be a sign worse patient care.

In Brandon Woods of New Bedford, 73.64% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Brandon Woods of New Bedford, 22.96% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay patients that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and continence.

In Brandon Woods of New Bedford, 21.28% of Residents

This indicates the percentage of residents who remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility is often a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Brandon Woods of New Bedford, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Brandon Woods of New Bedford, 21.28% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care.

In Brandon Woods of New Bedford, 23.25% of Patients

This metric tracks the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to assess patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Brandon Woods of New Bedford, 72.78% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term stay patients who saw functional improvements.