The Laurels of West Carrollton

In The Laurels of West Carrollton, 7.61% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin due to remaining in one position for too long.

In The Laurels of West Carrollton, 3.74% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are considered to be a barometer of nursing care . Major falls are often caused by lower quality nursing care.

In The Laurels of West Carrollton, 1.71% of Patients had UTIs

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Although a higher rate infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's hygiene protocols, it can be problematic to compare different nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards.

In The Laurels of West Carrollton, 13.23% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In The Laurels of West Carrollton, 22.46% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic gauges the percent of long-term care patients that are given antianxiety medication. These medications are used to treat patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In The Laurels of West Carrollton, 20.26% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who are showing depressive symptoms. Increased rates of depression may be a sign lower quality care.

In The Laurels of West Carrollton, 90.12% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In The Laurels of West Carrollton, 14.88% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In The Laurels of West Carrollton, 16.29% Percentage of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term patients who retained mobility levels.

In The Laurels of West Carrollton, 1.36 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In The Laurels of West Carrollton, 16.29 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In The Laurels of West Carrollton, 12 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of short-term care.

In The Laurels of West Carrollton, 75.25% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term stay residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.