Heartland of Bellefontaine

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 7.61% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are skin damage resulting from staying in the same position for too long.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 3.74% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients which have had falls which caused major injury. This is one of the statistics we use in determining our nursing ratings.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 1.71% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many experts to be a barometer of nursing care . UTI's are routinely caused by a facility with lower levels of hygiene. However, this metric can also be skewed for some facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 13.23% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents that were administered antipsychotic drugs. Increased usage of these drugs may mean a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior in scenarios where such drugs are not medically required. However, some facilities need to rely more on these medications due to having more patients suffering from cognitive disorders.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 22.46% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of patients given antianxiety drugs. These medications are typically used to treat residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 20.26% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients exhibiting symptoms of depression. Increased levels of depression could be an indicator lower quality care.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 90.12% of Patients

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

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 14.88% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 16.29% Percentage of Residents

This is the percent of residents who maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 1.36 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is generally a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 16.29 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 12 Percentage of Patients

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

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 75.25% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of independence with ADL's generally correlates with superior rehabilitation services.