Norwood Pines Alzheimers Center

In Norwood Pines Alzheimers Center, 5.15% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are routinely caused by patients staying in one position for too long.

In Norwood Pines Alzheimers Center, 1.05% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Major falls which result in injury are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Norwood Pines Alzheimers Center, 1.11% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. These infections could be linked to insufficient hygiene.

In Norwood Pines Alzheimers Center, 25.82% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are administered to residents for many medical conditions, including dementia. Sadly, in some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Norwood Pines Alzheimers Center, 20% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term patients receiving antianxiety medications.

In Norwood Pines Alzheimers Center, 11.74% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents who are showing depressive symptoms. Increased levels of depression may be an indicator lower quality care.

In Norwood Pines Alzheimers Center, 79.04% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Norwood Pines Alzheimers Center, 9.07% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care patients that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and bathing. Some believe that this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Norwood Pines Alzheimers Center, 8.14% of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term patients that were able to retain mobility. Many in the industry would argue that mobility is critical to residents' physical and mental well-being.

In Norwood Pines Alzheimers Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of care.

In Norwood Pines Alzheimers Center, 8.14% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Norwood Pines Alzheimers Center, 8.3% of Patients

This is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Norwood Pines Alzheimers Center, 74.61% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term care patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many argue this is a reasonable measure of rehabilitation services.