Catonsville Commons

In Catonsville Commons, 9.78% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a barometer of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Catonsville Commons, 0.86% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls which result in injury are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Catonsville Commons, 1.47% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint indicates the percentage of long-term residents who experienced UTI's. UTI's could be an indication of a facility with lower levels of hygiene. However, this datapoint can also be misleading for some nursing homes due to different reporting standards for UTI's.

In Catonsville Commons, 18.69% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure is an indication of the percent of long-term patients taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Catonsville Commons, 5.47% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure tells you the percentage of long-term care patients taking antianxiety medications.

In Catonsville Commons, 52.4% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients showing signs of depression. Higher rates of depression could indicate lower quality care.

In Catonsville Commons, 90.78% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Catonsville Commons, 26.38% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with ADL's may indicate decline of a patient's medical condition.

In Catonsville Commons, 25.09% of Residents

This indicates the percent of patients that retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Catonsville Commons, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of nursing home care.

In Catonsville Commons, 25.09% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In Catonsville Commons, 9.06% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care.

In Catonsville Commons, 67.93% of Resident

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