Longmeadow of Taunton

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 5.23% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This statistic is an indication of the percentage of long-term care patients who have pressure ulcers or bed sores. We factor in this statistic in computing our nursing grades.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 3.89% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients that have had a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are considered by many experts to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls resulting in injury are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 0.87% of Patients had UTIs

This statistic indicates the percent of long-term care residents which have suffered from urinary tract infections. While a higher rate infections could reflect poorly on a facility's nursing care, it can be difficult to compare between nursing homes due to nursing homes having differing reporting standards.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 3.89% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients given antipsychotic drugs. These medications may be used to treat a variety of conditions, including cognitive disorders.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 11.84% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of patients who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are generally prescribed to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 0% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents demonstrating depressive symptoms. Some experts believe this is a reasonable measure of patient quality of care.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 93.53% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 18.14% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and eating. Some believe this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 14.58% of Residents

This indicates the percentage of residents that retained mobility levels over time. Retaining mobility is usually a great sign for residents' health.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Avoiding hospitalizations is key to maintaining the physical well-being of patients.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 14.58% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the health of residents.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 14.66% of Patients

Measures the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to gauge short-term care.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 90.71% of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.