The Cedars at Mease Life

In The Cedars at Mease Life, 9.03% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin due to remaining in one position for an excessive period of time.

In The Cedars at Mease Life, 2.8% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are considered to be an indicator of nursing care . Falls leading to injury are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care.

In The Cedars at Mease Life, 1.82% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely associated with lower quality nursing care. Better hygiene protocols minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. We want to point out that this statistic is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In The Cedars at Mease Life, 10.99% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many patients, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In The Cedars at Mease Life, 21.46% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic gauges the percentage of long-term patients who were prescribed antianxiety medication. These medications are prescribed to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In The Cedars at Mease Life, 2.43% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who are showing symptoms of depression. Increased rates of depression could indicate lower quality care.

In The Cedars at Mease Life, 94.61% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay patients that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these vaccines critical to patient safety.

In The Cedars at Mease Life, 13.17% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In The Cedars at Mease Life, 18.15% Percentage of Residents

This is the percent of residents who were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is usually a great sign for residents' health.

In The Cedars at Mease Life, 1.59 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 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 The Cedars at Mease Life, 18.15 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In The Cedars at Mease Life, 9.19 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In The Cedars at Mease Life, 77.65% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term care patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of performance with activities of daily living typically correlates with higher quality rehabilitation services.