North Ridge Health and Rehab

In North Ridge Health and Rehab, 6.84% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of long-term patients who have new or worsened pressure ulcers. Many experts believe that pressure ulcers are an measure of the quality of nursing care a nursing home provides.

In North Ridge Health and Rehab, 4.32% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls resulting in injury are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care.

In North Ridge Health and Rehab, 2.81% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections are linked to poorer hygiene.

In North Ridge Health and Rehab, 16.37% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint is an indication of the percent of long-term patients who are administered antipsychotic medication. Excessive reliance on these medications may mean a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents in scenarios where such medications aren't medically indicated. However, some nursing homes may need to rely on these medications due to an increased number of residents suffering from Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In North Ridge Health and Rehab, 12.17% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are prescribed to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In North Ridge Health and Rehab, 4.73% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term patients who are exhibiting signs of depression. Some experts argue this is a measure of patient quality of life.

In North Ridge Health and Rehab, 93.57% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term care patients that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In North Ridge Health and Rehab, 13.28% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term stay residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and bathing.

In North Ridge Health and Rehab, 20.05% Percentage of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents that were able to retain mobility.

In North Ridge Health and Rehab, 1.26 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the overall quality of long-term care.

In North Ridge Health and Rehab, 20.05 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In North Ridge Health and Rehab, 12.78 Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In North Ridge Health and Rehab, 76.19% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of performance with activities of daily living often correlates with better rehabilitation services.