Blakehurst

In Blakehurst, 8.79% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care can limit the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Blakehurst, 9.3% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of long-term residents that have had falls which resulted in major injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of major falls could be a sign of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Blakehurst, 0.81% of Patients had UTIs

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who have had urinary tract infections. UTI's could be a sign of a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this statistic can also be skewed for some nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Blakehurst, 11.63% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many patients, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Blakehurst, 6.31% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents who were prescribed antianxiety medications. These drugs are used to treat residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Blakehurst, 2.4% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term care residents exhibiting signs of depression. Many believe this is a reasonable measure of patient quality of care.

In Blakehurst, 97.3% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Blakehurst, 27.84% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and bathing.

In Blakehurst, 37.16% of Residents

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents that maintained mobility. Some believe that the ability to move around is vital to residents' mental and physical well-being.

In Blakehurst, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Staying out of the hospital is important to the physical health of residents.

In Blakehurst, 37.16% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the health of patients.

In Blakehurst, 7.3% of Patients

Measures the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Blakehurst, 88.27% of Resident

Measures the percentage of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements.