Linden Ponds

In Linden Ponds, 6.08% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term patients which developed new or worsened pressure ulcers. We find that pressure ulcers are a great measure of the quality of nursing care a facility provides.

In Linden Ponds, 4.02% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients that have had a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are routinely linked to lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing protocols minimizes the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Linden Ponds, 3.65% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay residents that have suffered from UTI's. UTI's may be a sign of poor nursing care. Nevertheless, this metric can also be skewed for some facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In Linden Ponds, 3.52% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term residents which are administered antipsychotic medication. High levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior in scenarios where such drugs are not medically indicated. However, some facilities may need to rely more on these medications due to having more patients suffering from cognitive disorders.

In Linden Ponds, 14.81% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of long-term patients who are prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are generally prescribed to patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Linden Ponds, 0.53% of Patients

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

In Linden Ponds, 91.02% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents that have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Linden Ponds, 24.83% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with ADL's could be a sign of the deterioration of a patient's well-being.

In Linden Ponds, 28.36% of Residents

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who retained mobility levels. Some believe that the ability to move around is important for residents' health.

In Linden Ponds, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Linden Ponds, 28.36% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Linden Ponds, 7.19% of Patients

This datapoint measures the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to assess short-term care.

In Linden Ponds, 83.54% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term care residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of performance with ADL's typically correlates with superior rehabilitation.