Linwood Village Nursing & Retirement Apts

In Linwood Village Nursing & Retirement Apts, 3.61% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care can reduce the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Linwood Village Nursing & Retirement Apts, 4.96% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision. More supervision can limit the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Linwood Village Nursing & Retirement Apts, 1.46% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely linked to poor nursing care. Additional nurse staffing minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Note that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for infections.

In Linwood Village Nursing & Retirement Apts, 13.53% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many residents, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Linwood Village Nursing & Retirement Apts, 16.82% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents who were given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are given to patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Linwood Village Nursing & Retirement Apts, 1.56% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term patients who are exhibiting signs of depression.

In Linwood Village Nursing & Retirement Apts, 73.29% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term residents who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Linwood Village Nursing & Retirement Apts, 27.18% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and using the bathroom. Some experts argue this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Linwood Village Nursing & Retirement Apts, 26.57% of Residents

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who were able to retain mobility.

In Linwood Village Nursing & Retirement Apts, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is critical to maintaining the physical health of patients.

In Linwood Village Nursing & Retirement Apts, 26.57% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Linwood Village Nursing & Retirement Apts, 11.88% of Patients

This metric tracks the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to assess patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Linwood Village Nursing & Retirement Apts, 75.03% of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.