Heritage Lakeside

In Heritage Lakeside, 5.56% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Heritage Lakeside, 0.92% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are often caused by poor nursing care. Better nursing protocols can reduce the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Heritage Lakeside, 6.67% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely linked to worse hygiene protocols. Closer supervision can limit the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. We want to point out that this metric is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Heritage Lakeside, 11.43% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric is an indication of the percent of long-term patients receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In some cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Heritage Lakeside, 7.84% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are given to residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Heritage Lakeside, 8.65% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who are demonstrating symptoms of depression. High rates of depression may imply worse patient care.

In Heritage Lakeside, 86.99% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home residents, making these vaccines vital to patient safety.

In Heritage Lakeside, 10% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Heritage Lakeside, 21.55% of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients who maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Heritage Lakeside, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Heritage Lakeside, 21.55% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Heritage Lakeside, 20.47% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Heritage Lakeside, 84.13% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term stay residents that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of performance with activities of daily living often correlates with better rehabilitation services.