Northgate Care Center

In Northgate Care Center, 6.16% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Northgate Care Center, 3.87% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Falls are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Northgate Care Center, 3.28% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often the result of poor nursing care. More frequent bathing can limit the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Note that this datapoint is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Northgate Care Center, 17.54% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint is an indication of the percent of long-term patients taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Northgate Care Center, 19.26% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

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

In Northgate Care Center, 4.67% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents who are exhibiting signs of depression. High levels of depression may be an indicator a lower level of care.

In Northgate Care Center, 93.67% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Northgate Care Center, 17.07% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of residents that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's could be a sign of the decline of a resident's medical condition.

In Northgate Care Center, 16.9% Percentage of Residents

This is the percent of patients who were able to retain mobility over time. Optimizing mobility is usually a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Northgate Care Center, 1.48 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care. There is usually a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Northgate Care Center, 16.9 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Northgate Care Center, 12.73 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Northgate Care Center, 77.73% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term stay residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with ADL's often correlates with successful rehabilitation services.