Heartland of Bellefontaine

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 4.22% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 4.55% of Patients had Serious Falls

This statistic is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients that have had falls which resulted in serious injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries could be an indication of poor nursing care.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 0.84% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections may be linked to poorer hygiene.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 6.84% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of long-term patients receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may mean a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 19.55% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure tells you the percentage of long-term stay residents taking antianxiety drugs.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 35.17% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who are demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 71.78% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home residents, making these vaccines indispensable.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 23.96% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and taking a bath.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 15.42% of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents that maintained mobility. Some experts argue that the ability to move around is important for patients well-being.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 0.34 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 15.42% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Heartland of Bellefontaine, 19.13% 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, 74.52% 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.