Laurel Ridge Center

In Laurel Ridge Center, 15.34% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Laurel Ridge Center, 7.33% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint indicates the percentage of long-term residents that have sustained a fall which resulted in major injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries could be a sign of lower quality nursing care.

In Laurel Ridge Center, 1.09% of Patients had UTIs

This measures the percentage of long-term care patients who have had UTI's. UTI's could be an indicator of a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this metric could be skewed for some nursing homes due to different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Laurel Ridge Center, 18.03% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Laurel Ridge Center, 22.29% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients receiving antianxiety drugs.

In Laurel Ridge Center, 10.38% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In Laurel Ridge Center, 99.21% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term residents who have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for nursing home residents, making these types of vaccines vital to patient care.

In Laurel Ridge Center, 16.46% of Patients

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

In Laurel Ridge Center, 21.82% of Residents

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care patients that maintained mobility. Many would argue that the ability to move around is vital to patients health.

In Laurel Ridge Center, 21.82% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Laurel Ridge Center, 12.3% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care.

In Laurel Ridge Center, 73.83% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term stay patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many in the industry argue this is a reasonable measure of rehabilitation services.