Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill

In Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, 2.78% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, 2.5% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients which suffered falls leading to major injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries could be an indicator of poor nursing care.

In Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, 2.07% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes associated with inadequate hygiene.

In Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, 13.54% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint tells you the percentage of long-term residents receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these medications 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 Village at Lafayette Hill, 13.79% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure is an indication of the percent of long-term residents receiving antianxiety drugs.

In Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, 2.69% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who are showing signs of depression. Higher levels of depression could indicate a lower level of care.

In Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, 95.61% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term stay residents that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these vaccines vital to patient safety.

In Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, 9.3% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and eating. Many argue that this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, 14.67% of Residents

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay patients that remained mobile levels.

In Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, 14.67% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, 5.73% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, 82.52% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with activities of daily living usually correlates with superior rehabilitation services.