Edgewood Nursing Center

In Edgewood Nursing Center, 9.19% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This statistic measures the percentage of long-term residents that suffered from pressure ulcers. We have found that pressure ulcers are a solid measure of quality of care.

In Edgewood Nursing Center, 2.87% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injury are routinely associated with lower quality nursing care. Better nursing protocols limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Edgewood Nursing Center, 1.78% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often associated with facilities with worst hygiene practices. More frequent bathing can minimize the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. We want to point out that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Edgewood Nursing Center, 10.42% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Edgewood Nursing Center, 21.31% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are prescribed to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Edgewood Nursing Center, 2.53% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. Higher levels of depression may reveal a less hospitable environment.

In Edgewood Nursing Center, 95.81% of Patients

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

In Edgewood Nursing Center, 12.69% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term stay residents that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and bathing.

In Edgewood Nursing Center, 14.03% Percentage of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who maintained mobility. Many in the industry argue that the ability to move around is important for residents' physical and mental health.

In Edgewood Nursing Center, 2.07 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Staying out of the hospital is critical to preserving the physical well-being of nursing home residents.

In Edgewood Nursing Center, 14.03 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Edgewood Nursing Center, 9.64 Percentage of Patients

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