Huntingdon Health & Rehab Center

In Huntingdon Health & Rehab Center, 1.5% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often caused by residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Huntingdon Health & Rehab Center, 7.08% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injury are considered by many experts to be a measure of nursing care . Falls which result in injury are routinely the result of poor nursing care.

In Huntingdon Health & Rehab Center, 1.79% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often linked to nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. Better nursing care can reduce the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Note that this metric is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have different reporting standards for infections.

In Huntingdon Health & Rehab Center, 10.56% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may mean that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Huntingdon Health & Rehab Center, 35.02% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure is an indication of the percentage of long-term residents that were administered antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically used to treat residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Huntingdon Health & Rehab Center, 2.18% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who are demonstrating signs of depression.

In Huntingdon Health & Rehab Center, 98.13% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term stay patients that have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home patients, making these vaccines vital to patient care.

In Huntingdon Health & Rehab Center, 13.62% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with ADL's may be a sign of the erosion of a resident's well-being.

In Huntingdon Health & Rehab Center, 25.05% of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents who remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility can be a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Huntingdon Health & Rehab Center, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care.

In Huntingdon Health & Rehab Center, 25.05% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Huntingdon Health & Rehab Center, 12.61% of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the overall quality of care.

In Huntingdon Health & Rehab Center, 67.24% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term care patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts argue that this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.