Heartland of Woodridge

In Heartland of Woodridge, 8.81% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often caused by residents staying in one position for too long.

In Heartland of Woodridge, 1.36% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure is an indication of the percent of long-term patients which have suffered a fall leading to serious injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries could be a sign of lower quality nursing care.

In Heartland of Woodridge, 0.46% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are routinely linked to lower quality nursing care. However, this statistic may also be skewed for some nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In Heartland of Woodridge, 6.98% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic medications. These drugs are used for treating a variety of medical conditions, including dementia.

In Heartland of Woodridge, 18.41% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are given to patients suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Heartland of Woodridge, 55.67% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term stay residents who are showing symptoms of depression.

In Heartland of Woodridge, 61.56% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these vaccines critical to patient care.

In Heartland of Woodridge, 4.55% of Patients

This is the percent of patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate the decline of a resident's health.

In Heartland of Woodridge, 2.93% of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients who retained mobility levels. Many in the industry believe that mobility is critical to residents' health.

In Heartland of Woodridge, 2.93% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Heartland of Woodridge, 8.14% of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of care.

In Heartland of Woodridge, 86.58% of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term stay patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.