Kirkwood by the River

In Kirkwood by the River, 9.23% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols minimizes the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Kirkwood by the River, 3.48% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that had a fall which resulted in severe injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries may be an indicator of lower quality nursing care.

In Kirkwood by the River, 3.13% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections are linked to inadequate hygiene.

In Kirkwood by the River, 19.45% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. These medications are used for several medical conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Kirkwood by the River, 23.11% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic is an indication of the percent of long-term care patients that were prescribed antianxiety medication. These medications are commonly given to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Kirkwood by the River, 1.27% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term residents showing symptoms of depression. Some would argue that this is a reasonable measure of quality of life.

In Kirkwood by the River, 92.58% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay patients who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Kirkwood by the River, 12.92% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and eating.

In Kirkwood by the River, 15.91% Percentage of Residents

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who were able to retain mobility.

In Kirkwood by the River, 1.62 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Kirkwood by the River, 15.91 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Kirkwood by the River, 11.46 Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to gauge the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In Kirkwood by the River, 73.73% Percentage of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term stay residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.