Linden Grove Health Care Center

In Linden Grove Health Care Center, 8.21% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Linden Grove Health Care Center, 3.9% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure measures the percent of long-term residents who have had falls which resulted in major injury. This is one of the statistics we use in determining our nursing grades.

In Linden Grove Health Care Center, 1.15% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often caused by nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. More frequent bathing reduces the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Note that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Linden Grove Health Care Center, 13.65% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many patients, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Linden Grove Health Care Center, 12.9% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are prescribed to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Linden Grove Health Care Center, 1.21% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care residents showing signs of depression.

In Linden Grove Health Care Center, 96.59% of Patients

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

In Linden Grove Health Care Center, 19.76% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Linden Grove Health Care Center, 30.77% of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who remained mobile levels. Many in the industry believe that the ability to move around is important for patients well-being.

In Linden Grove Health Care Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Linden Grove Health Care Center, 30.77% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Linden Grove Health Care Center, 5.69% of Patients

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

In Linden Grove Health Care Center, 65.21% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term stay patients who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of performance with ADL's often correlates with successful rehabilitation services.