Medford Multicare Center

In Medford Multicare Center, 7.57% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Medford Multicare Center, 1.01% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are often associated with poor nursing care. Better nursing care limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Medford Multicare Center, 0.11% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely associated with poor nursing care. Nevertheless, this datapoint may be skewed for certain facilities due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Medford Multicare Center, 8.24% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are given to residents for a variety of medical conditions, such as cognitive disorders. Tragically, in limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Medford Multicare Center, 20.75% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were given antianxiety medications. These medications are commonly given to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Medford Multicare Center, 29.13% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients showing signs of depression. Some experts argue this is a reliable measure of resident quality of care.

In Medford Multicare Center, 83.99% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home patients, making these types of vaccines critical to patient health.

In Medford Multicare Center, 10.6% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and eating. Some believe that this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Medford Multicare Center, 10.23% of Residents

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay residents who retained mobility levels. Some experts would argue that mobility is important for residents' mental and physical health.

In Medford Multicare Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

Measures the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Medford Multicare Center, 10.23% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Medford Multicare Center, 11.82% of Patients

This metric tracks the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to gauge the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In Medford Multicare Center, 76.28% of Resident

This metric measures the percentage of short-term care patients that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some believe that this is a measure of rehabilitation services.