Life Care Center of Andover

In Life Care Center of Andover, 6.25% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Life Care Center of Andover, 2.22% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls leading to injury are routinely the result of poor nursing care.

In Life Care Center of Andover, 5.7% of Patients had UTIs

This figure measures the percentage of long-term patients that experienced a UTI. UTI's could be a sign of a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this datapoint may be misleading for some facilities due to varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Life Care Center of Andover, 20.83% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure measures the percentage of long-term stay patients taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Life Care Center of Andover, 39.2% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of long-term residents taking antianxiety drugs.

In Life Care Center of Andover, 13.65% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who are demonstrating signs of depression.

In Life Care Center of Andover, 97.59% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents that were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Life Care Center of Andover, 18.45% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term stay patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and continence.

In Life Care Center of Andover, 23.84% of Residents

This indicates the percent of patients who remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Life Care Center of Andover, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Life Care Center of Andover, 23.84% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Life Care Center of Andover, 25.57% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to gauge the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In Life Care Center of Andover, 66.17% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with ADL's usually correlates with better rehabilitation services.