Masonic Home of Louisville

In Masonic Home of Louisville, 11.69% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure is an indication of the percentage of long-term care patients which suffered from new or worsened pressure ulcers. We have found that pressure ulcers are a reliable barometer of a facility's nursing care quality.

In Masonic Home of Louisville, 9.46% of Patients had Serious Falls

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

In Masonic Home of Louisville, 4.46% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections may be linked to poor hygiene.

In Masonic Home of Louisville, 19.19% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic tells you the percent of long-term residents taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Masonic Home of Louisville, 26.43% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of patients who were prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are prescribed to residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Masonic Home of Louisville, 2.21% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents showing depressive symptoms.

In Masonic Home of Louisville, 82.06% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Masonic Home of Louisville, 27.37% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care residents that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and taking a bath.

In Masonic Home of Louisville, 42.24% of Residents

This tells you the percentage of patients who were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is usually a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Masonic Home of Louisville, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Masonic Home of Louisville, 42.24% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Masonic Home of Louisville, 6.76% of Patients

This is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Masonic Home of Louisville, 67.4% of Resident

This is a measure of the percent of short-term patients that experienced functional improvements.