Heritage House Nursing Center

In Heritage House Nursing Center, 10.72% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often caused by patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care limits the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Heritage House Nursing Center, 3.26% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents who have had a fall leading to severe injury.

In Heritage House Nursing Center, 3.03% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint is an indication of the percentage of long-term care residents who have experienced urinary tract infections. UTI's could be a sign of a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this datapoint can also be misleading for certain nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for UTI's.

In Heritage House Nursing Center, 20.18% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many patients, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Heritage House Nursing Center, 22.76% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are used to treat residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Heritage House Nursing Center, 2.3% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who are demonstrating symptoms of depression. Many in the industry believe that this is a measure of quality of life.

In Heritage House Nursing Center, 93.75% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home patients, making these vaccines critical to patient well-being.

In Heritage House Nursing Center, 18.95% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and eating. Some experts argue that this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Heritage House Nursing Center, 20.82% Percentage of Residents

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who were able to retain mobility.

In Heritage House Nursing Center, 1.95 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Heritage House Nursing Center, 20.82 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical abilities of residents.

In Heritage House Nursing Center, 13.63 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Heritage House Nursing Center, 69.18% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.