Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

In Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 11.85% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term care patients that developed pressure ulcers . We consider this statistic when determining both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 1.1% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls are often caused by poor nursing care.

In Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 0.61% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be a measure of nursing care . UTI's are often caused by a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this metric can also be skewed for some facilities due to different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 1.27% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic tells you the percent of long-term patients that are prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents in situations where such drugs aren't medically indicated. However, some facilities need to rely on these drugs due to an increased number of residents suffering from Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 16.37% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic indicates the percent of long-term patients who are given antianxiety medication. These medications are used to treat residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 2.87% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who are demonstrating depressive symptoms.

In Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 99.47% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home residents, making these vaccines critical to patient health.

In Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 20.42% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's could be a sign of the decline of a resident's health.

In Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 25.44% of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients who remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of nursing home care.

In Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 25.44% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 6.98% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the quality of short-term care.

In Chicopee Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 81% of Resident

Measures the percentage of short-term stay patients that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts believe this is a measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.