Norwood Crossing

In Norwood Crossing, 8.94% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Norwood Crossing, 3.47% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure tells you the percent of long-term patients who experienced a fall which caused serious injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries could be an indication of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Norwood Crossing, 2.6% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many experts to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are often the result of worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this metric can be misleading for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for UTI's.

In Norwood Crossing, 18.4% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many patients, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Norwood Crossing, 19.11% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are typically given to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Norwood Crossing, 29.8% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who are exhibiting signs of depression. Higher rates of depression could imply a lower level of care.

In Norwood Crossing, 87.49% of Patients

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

In Norwood Crossing, 14.23% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Norwood Crossing, 19.34% Percentage of Residents

This is the percentage of patients who were able to retain mobility over time. Optimizing mobility is often a great sign for residents' health.

In Norwood Crossing, 1.51 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Norwood Crossing, 19.34 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care.

In Norwood Crossing, 11.45 Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to measure the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In Norwood Crossing, 71.39% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint measures the percent of short-term stay residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some experts believe that this is a measure of rehabilitation performance.