Golden Living Center-Muncie

In Golden Living Center-Muncie, 4.87% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Golden Living Center-Muncie, 3.31% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are considered by many experts to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Falls leading to injury are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Golden Living Center-Muncie, 0.26% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often caused by worse hygiene protocols. Closer supervision limits the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Note that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Golden Living Center-Muncie, 24.41% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were given antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic medications are prescribed to patients for a variety of conditions, including cognitive disorders. Tragically, in limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may mean that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Golden Living Center-Muncie, 36.69% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of patients who were given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are generally given to residents suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Golden Living Center-Muncie, 54.25% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who are showing depressive symptoms. Higher rates of depression may indicate a lower level of care.

In Golden Living Center-Muncie, 93.65% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Golden Living Center-Muncie, 22.54% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and continence.

In Golden Living Center-Muncie, 7.45% of Residents

This tells you the percent of patients that remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Golden Living Center-Muncie, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is usually a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of care.

In Golden Living Center-Muncie, 7.45% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care.

In Golden Living Center-Muncie, 11.06% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Golden Living Center-Muncie, 87.66% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term stay patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of independence with activities of daily living often correlates with higher quality rehabilitation.