Elderwood at Wheatfield

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 9.58% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure measures the percentage of long-term residents which are suffering from pressure ulcers or bed sores. We use this statistic in calculating both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 3.04% of Patients had Serious Falls

This statistic gauges the percent of long-term stay residents that have experienced a fall resulting in major injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but excessive numbers of falls could be an indicator of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 2.1% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients that suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections may be linked to inadequate hygiene.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 11.59% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 13.3% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents receiving antianxiety drugs.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 13.2% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who are showing signs of depression.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 91.26% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 14.75% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and eating. Many in the industry would argue this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 17.32% Percentage of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who were able to retain mobility. Some experts would argue that mobility is important for residents' mental and physical health.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 1.31 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. There is typically a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 17.32 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 8.8 Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to measure patient care during rehabilitation.

In Elderwood at Wheatfield, 75.07% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term care patients that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with activities of daily living generally correlates with superior rehabilitation.