Litchford Falls Healthcare

In Litchford Falls Healthcare, 10.34% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely the result of patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Litchford Falls Healthcare, 3.97% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients that suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are often linked to lower levels of patient supervision. Closer supervision can minimize the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Litchford Falls Healthcare, 3.26% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often linked to a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this statistic could be misleading for some nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In Litchford Falls Healthcare, 11.5% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure measures the percentage of long-term care patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. Increased usage of these drugs may mean that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents in scenarios where such drugs aren't medically indicated. However, some facilities may need to rely on these medications due to having more patients suffering from Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Litchford Falls Healthcare, 22.5% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients who were prescribed antianxiety medications. These drugs are prescribed to patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Litchford Falls Healthcare, 3.06% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who are showing symptoms of depression. High rates of depression may be a sign a lower level of care.

In Litchford Falls Healthcare, 88.86% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Litchford Falls Healthcare, 19.28% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom. Some believe that this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Litchford Falls Healthcare, 26.79% Percentage of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who retained mobility levels.

In Litchford Falls Healthcare, 1.3 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital is critical to maintaining the physical health of nursing home residents.

In Litchford Falls Healthcare, 26.79 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Litchford Falls Healthcare, 11.98 Percentage of Patients

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

In Litchford Falls Healthcare, 72.58% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with ADL's usually correlates with successful rehabilitation services.