Homewood Center

In Homewood Center, 7.27% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Homewood Center, 2.21% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Major falls leading to injury are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Homewood Center, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely caused by facilities with worst hygiene practices. Closer supervision can limit the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Note that this metric is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for infections.

In Homewood Center, 6.55% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure indicates the percent of long-term residents receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some cases, increased usage of these drugs may mean a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Homewood Center, 3.82% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are administered to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Homewood Center, 4.62% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. High rates of depression could reveal lower quality care.

In Homewood Center, 92.62% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home patients, making these vaccines important for resident well-being.

In Homewood Center, 25.9% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Homewood Center, 35.5% of Residents

Measures the percent of long-term patients that retained mobility levels. Some would argue that mobility is vital to patients physical and mental health.

In Homewood Center, 35.5% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Homewood Center, 9.83% of Patients

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

In Homewood Center, 67.17% of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term care patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.