Core of Bedford

In Core of Bedford, 14.04% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term residents that suffer from new or worsened pressure ulcers. We've found that pressure ulcers are a great indicator of the quality of nursing care a facility provides.

In Core of Bedford, 0% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents who have had a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are routinely caused by lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing care can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Core of Bedford, 3.03% of Patients had UTIs

This statistic indicates the percentage of long-term patients who experienced UTI's. UTI's may be a sign of a facility with lower levels of hygiene. Nevertheless, this datapoint can also be misleading for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Core of Bedford, 21.21% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is an indication of the percentage of long-term residents receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may mean that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Core of Bedford, 35.45% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric indicates the percent of long-term residents taking antianxiety drugs.

In Core of Bedford, 0% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term care residents who are exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In Core of Bedford, 97.77% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents that were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Core of Bedford, 12.96% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term patients that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and eating. Many in the industry argue this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Core of Bedford, 5.49% of Residents

This tells you the percentage of residents that remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility is usually a great sign for residents' health.

In Core of Bedford, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. There is a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the quality of care.

In Core of Bedford, 5.49% of Residents Rehospitalized

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