Riverbend of South Natick

In Riverbend of South Natick, 6.44% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often caused by patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Riverbend of South Natick, 3.68% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents that have had a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care . Major falls resulting in injury are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Riverbend of South Natick, 2.42% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely the result of poor nursing care. Additional nurse staffing can limit the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Keep in mind that this statistic is affected by by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Riverbend of South Natick, 19.05% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients given antipsychotic medications. These drugs are used to treat a variety of medical conditions, such as dementia.

In Riverbend of South Natick, 18.65% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

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

In Riverbend of South Natick, 1.93% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who are demonstrating symptoms of depression. Many in the industry believe that this is a reasonable measure of resident quality of life.

In Riverbend of South Natick, 91.44% of Patients

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

In Riverbend of South Natick, 15.15% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and continence. Many in the industry believe this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Riverbend of South Natick, 17.66% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percent of residents who were able to retain mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Riverbend of South Natick, 1.44 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is key to the physical health of residents.

In Riverbend of South Natick, 17.66 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Riverbend of South Natick, 10.93 Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to gauge patient care during rehabilitation.

In Riverbend of South Natick, 71.35% Percentage of Resident

Measures the percentage of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some experts would argue this is a reasonable measure of rehabilitation services.