Care One at New Bedford

In Care One at New Bedford, 6.61% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Care One at New Bedford, 3.77% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to severe injuries are often associated with lower levels of patient supervision. Closer supervision limits the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Care One at New Bedford, 2.05% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often linked to facilities with lower levels of hygiene. Closer supervision minimizes the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this statistic is affected by by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for these infections.

In Care One at New Bedford, 19.24% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic medications are prescribed to patients for a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias. Sadly, in limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Care One at New Bedford, 18.54% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of patients who were given antianxiety drugs. These medications are typically prescribed to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Care One at New Bedford, 2.48% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents who are showing symptoms of depression.

In Care One at New Bedford, 91.39% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for nursing home patients, making these types of vaccines vital to patient safety.

In Care One at New Bedford, 16.21% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and taking a bath.

In Care One at New Bedford, 15.75% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percent of patients that remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility is often a great sign for residents' health.

In Care One at New Bedford, 1.68 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. There is typically a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the overall quality of care.

In Care One at New Bedford, 15.75 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Care One at New Bedford, 11.2 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Care One at New Bedford, 71.52% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.