Lawrence Hall Nursing Center

In Lawrence Hall Nursing Center, 5.36% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are skin damage resulting from remaining in one position for an excessive period of time.

In Lawrence Hall Nursing Center, 8.58% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients who have had a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Falls which result in injury are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Lawrence Hall Nursing Center, 6.04% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of long-term residents who sustained urinary tract infections. While more infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's nursing care, it can be difficult to compare different nursing homes due to nursing homes having reporting standards.

In Lawrence Hall Nursing Center, 14.08% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many patients, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Lawrence Hall Nursing Center, 33.02% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of patients who were prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are given to residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Lawrence Hall Nursing Center, 1.14% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents exhibiting depressive symptoms. Higher levels of depression may reveal a lower level of care.

In Lawrence Hall Nursing Center, 97.77% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents that were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Lawrence Hall Nursing Center, 14.43% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay residents that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and bathing. Some experts would argue this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Lawrence Hall Nursing Center, 20.59% of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients that remained mobile levels over time. Preserving mobility is usually a great sign for residents' health.

In Lawrence Hall Nursing Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care. There is a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the quality of care.

In Lawrence Hall Nursing Center, 20.59% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In Lawrence Hall Nursing Center, 19.14% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the quality of nursing home care.

In Lawrence Hall Nursing Center, 80.16% of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with activities of daily living usually correlates with higher quality rehabilitation services.