Maryland Masonic Homes

In Maryland Masonic Homes, 14.19% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure gauges the percent of long-term residents who developed pressure ulcers . We use this statistic in calculating both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Maryland Masonic Homes, 0.58% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Major falls which result in injury are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Maryland Masonic Homes, 4.17% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often linked to nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. Closer supervision reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Keep in mind that this statistic is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Maryland Masonic Homes, 9.25% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are administered to residents for many conditions, such as dementia. Sadly, in limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Maryland Masonic Homes, 18.62% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are prescribed to residents suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Maryland Masonic Homes, 1.81% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents who are showing symptoms of depression. Some experts argue that this is a reasonable measure of resident quality of care.

In Maryland Masonic Homes, 98.91% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Maryland Masonic Homes, 18.31% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and bathing. Many believe that this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Maryland Masonic Homes, 22.47% of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents who remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility is usually a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Maryland Masonic Homes, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of long-term care.

In Maryland Masonic Homes, 22.47% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of patients.

In Maryland Masonic Homes, 12.46% of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Maryland Masonic Homes, 81.85% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of performance with ADL's usually correlates with higher quality rehabilitation services.