Courtyard of Natchitoches

In Courtyard of Natchitoches, 9.76% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Courtyard of Natchitoches, 3.46% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of long-term patients who sustained falls which resulted in major injury. We use this statistic in calculating our nursing grades.

In Courtyard of Natchitoches, 2.79% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many experts to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely linked to a facility with worst hygiene practices. Nevertheless, this metric can be skewed for certain facilities due to different reporting standards for UTI's.

In Courtyard of Natchitoches, 16.28% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Courtyard of Natchitoches, 22.6% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic tells you the percentage of long-term care patients who were prescribed antianxiety medication. These drugs are typically given to patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Courtyard of Natchitoches, 1.48% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care residents showing depressive symptoms. Some experts would argue that this is a reasonable measure of resident quality of life.

In Courtyard of Natchitoches, 89.54% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care patients that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Courtyard of Natchitoches, 17.84% Percentage of Patients

This is 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 be a sign of decline of a patient's medical condition.

In Courtyard of Natchitoches, 15.38% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percent of patients that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a great sign for residents' health.

In Courtyard of Natchitoches, 2.05 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

Measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Courtyard of Natchitoches, 15.38 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Courtyard of Natchitoches, 12.77 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the quality of rehabilitation.

In Courtyard of Natchitoches, 64.63% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint measures the percent of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many believe that this is a measure of a facility's rehabilitation services.