Longmeadow of Taunton

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 6.44% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint indicates the percent of long-term stay residents who have pressure ulcers or bed sores. We consider this statistic when determining our nursing grades.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 3.68% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric tells you the percent of long-term residents who sustained a fall leading to severe injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of major falls could be an indication of lower quality nursing care.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 2.42% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of patients that suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often linked to a facility with lower levels of hygiene. Nevertheless, this datapoint can be misleading for some nursing homes due to different reporting standards for these infections.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 19.05% 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 drugs are being used appropriately. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 18.65% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents who were given antianxiety medications. These drugs are generally given to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 1.93% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term residents demonstrating signs of depression. Many in the industry would argue this is a measure of resident quality of life.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 91.44% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients that were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 15.15% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 17.66% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percentage of patients who remained mobile levels over time. Preserving mobility is often a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 1.44 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is typically a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of care.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 17.66 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical abilities of residents.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 10.93 Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to assess short-term care.

In Longmeadow of Taunton, 71.35% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of short-term stay patients that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some would argue that this is a reasonable measure of a facility's rehabilitation services.