Burgess Square Healthcare Center

In Burgess Square Healthcare Center, 8.94% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are routinely caused by patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Burgess Square Healthcare Center, 3.47% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Burgess Square Healthcare Center, 2.6% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often associated with lower quality nursing care. However, this datapoint could also be skewed for certain facilities due to varying reporting standards for infections.

In Burgess Square Healthcare Center, 18.4% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, increased usage of these drugs may mean a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Burgess Square Healthcare Center, 19.11% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of patients who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are given to patients suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Burgess Square Healthcare Center, 29.8% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who are exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In Burgess Square Healthcare Center, 87.49% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term stay residents that were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home patients, making these types of vaccines vital to patient care.

In Burgess Square Healthcare Center, 14.23% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term care residents that needed 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 resident's well-being.

In Burgess Square Healthcare Center, 19.34% Percentage of Residents

This is the percentage of patients that maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Burgess Square Healthcare Center, 1.51 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care.

In Burgess Square Healthcare Center, 19.34 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. Minimizing rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In Burgess Square Healthcare Center, 11.45 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the quality of nursing home care.

In Burgess Square Healthcare Center, 71.39% Percentage of Resident

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