Medilodge of Tawas City

In Medilodge of Tawas City, 4.76% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator 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 Tawas City, 1.96% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is an indication of the percent of long-term stay patients which have had a fall resulting in major injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries may be an indicator of poor nursing care.

In Medilodge of Tawas City, 2.06% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely caused by a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this statistic could be skewed for some nursing homes due to different reporting standards for infections.

In Medilodge of Tawas City, 8.29% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic indicates the percent of long-term patients receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Medilodge of Tawas City, 20.47% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term stay patients that are prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are prescribed to patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Medilodge of Tawas City, 8.24% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In Medilodge of Tawas City, 89.13% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Medilodge of Tawas City, 12.5% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term patients that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and bathing. Many in the industry would argue this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Medilodge of Tawas City, 14.1% of Residents

This tells you the percentage of residents who retained mobility levels over time. Retaining mobility is usually a good sign for residents' health.

In Medilodge of Tawas City, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is key to maintaining the physical health of nursing home patients.

In Medilodge of Tawas City, 14.1% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care.

In Medilodge of Tawas City, 23.37% of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of rehabilitation.

In Medilodge of Tawas City, 92.19% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term care residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many believe this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.