Elderwood at Wheatfield

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 11.44% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure gauges the percentage of long-term patients who suffered from pressure ulcers. We have found that pressure ulcers are a reliable barometer of quality of care.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 5.06% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Major falls are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 2.56% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections could be associated with poorer hygiene.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 3.69% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic is an indication of the percentage of long-term care patients receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs 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 indicate a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 12.09% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This gauges the percentage of long-term stay patients that are prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are prescribed to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 2.61% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents exhibiting signs of depression.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 92.48% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents that have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 19.7% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and bathing. Some experts believe that this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 17.96% of Residents

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents who retained mobility levels.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is key to preserving the physical well-being of nursing home residents.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 17.96% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term resident care.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 7.39% of Patients

This metric tracks the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to gauge the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 70.57% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.