Medilodge of Farmington

In Medilodge of Farmington, 8.87% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Medilodge of Farmington, 2.93% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls leading to injury are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Medilodge of Farmington, 2.23% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are routinely caused by a facility with worst hygiene practices. Nevertheless, this datapoint may be skewed for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for infections.

In Medilodge of Farmington, 13.4% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Medilodge of Farmington, 19.66% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is an indication of the percentage of long-term patients taking antianxiety medications.

In Medilodge of Farmington, 3.38% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents who are exhibiting symptoms of depression. High rates of depression could be an indicator a less hospitable environment.

In Medilodge of Farmington, 91.02% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients who have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Medilodge of Farmington, 12.09% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Medilodge of Farmington, 13.78% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percent of patients who remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility can be a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Medilodge of Farmington, 1.65 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is generally a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Medilodge of Farmington, 13.78 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. Minimizing rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Medilodge of Farmington, 11.28 Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to gauge patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Medilodge of Farmington, 77.57% Percentage of Resident

This metric measures the percentage of short-term residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some believe that this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.