Quakertown Center

In Quakertown Center, 7.59% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by residents staying in one position for too long.

In Quakertown Center, 3.37% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls are routinely caused by poor nursing care.

In Quakertown Center, 1.9% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many experts to be a measure of nursing care . UTI's are routinely linked to worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this datapoint could also be skewed for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In Quakertown Center, 15.54% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This measures the percentage of long-term stay patients receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Quakertown Center, 19.74% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This gauges the percentage of long-term care residents receiving antianxiety drugs.

In Quakertown Center, 3.12% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients demonstrating signs of depression. Many believe this is a reasonable measure of quality of life.

In Quakertown Center, 88.22% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Quakertown Center, 14.84% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and eating.

In Quakertown Center, 21.64% Percentage of Residents

This is the percentage of patients who retained mobility levels over time. Retaining mobility is often a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Quakertown Center, 1.31 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Quakertown Center, 21.64 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care.

In Quakertown Center, 8.92 Percentage of Patients

Measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Quakertown Center, 72.59% Percentage of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term care patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.