Medilodge of Milford

In Medilodge of Milford, 8.78% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

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

In Medilodge of Milford, 2.9% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are considered to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls which result in injury are routinely caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Medilodge of Milford, 2.36% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's could be an indicator of lower quality nursing care. Nevertheless, this statistic may also be skewed for some nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Medilodge of Milford, 13.11% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of residents who were given antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic drugs are prescribed to patients for many medical conditions, such as cognitive disorders. Sadly, in some cases, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Medilodge of Milford, 18.81% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

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

In Medilodge of Milford, 3.44% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In Medilodge of Milford, 91.43% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these types of vaccines critical to patient safety.

In Medilodge of Milford, 12.1% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Medilodge of Milford, 17.7% Percentage of Residents

Measures the percent of long-term care residents that retained mobility levels. Many in the industry believe that mobility is critical to patients physical and mental well-being.

In Medilodge of Milford, 1.47 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care. There is usually a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Medilodge of Milford, 17.7 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Medilodge of Milford, 10.81 Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Medilodge of Milford, 77.3% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of performance with ADL's typically correlates with successful rehabilitation.