Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center

In Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 7.72% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 4.42% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls which result in injury are often caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 2.86% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes linked to poorer hygiene.

In Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 19.59% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure is a measure of the percent of long-term residents receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 15.85% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of residents who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are used to treat residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 2.02% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who are demonstrating signs of depression. High levels of depression may be a sign a lower level of care.

In Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 93.99% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 16.08% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term stay patients that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and taking a bath. Some experts believe this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 17.13% Percentage of Residents

This is the percent of residents who maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility is usually a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 17.13 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 13.94 Percentage of Patients

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

In Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 77.03% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint measures the percent of short-term stay patients who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many in the industry believe this is a reliable measure of rehabilitation performance.