Meth-Wick Health Center

In Meth-Wick Health Center, 6.11% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Meth-Wick Health Center, 3.69% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric gauges the percentage of long-term care residents who have suffered falls which caused severe injury. We use this statistic in calculating our nursing scores.

In Meth-Wick Health Center, 3.09% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are routinely associated with poor nursing care. However, this metric may be misleading for some facilities due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Meth-Wick Health Center, 16.77% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Meth-Wick Health Center, 18.7% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of residents given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are generally used to treat residents experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Meth-Wick Health Center, 4.48% of Patients

This is the percent of residents demonstrating signs of depression. Increased rates of depression could be an indicator a less hospitable environment.

In Meth-Wick Health Center, 94.58% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Meth-Wick Health Center, 16.82% Percentage of Patients

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

In Meth-Wick Health Center, 19.24% Percentage of Residents

This metric tracks the percentage of long-term care residents who remained mobile levels. Some would argue that mobility is vital to patients mental and physical well-being.

In Meth-Wick Health Center, 1.24 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Meth-Wick Health Center, 19.24 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Meth-Wick Health Center, 11.86 Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Meth-Wick Health Center, 79.45% Percentage of Resident

This is a measure of the percentage of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements.