The Fountains at Washington House

In The Fountains at Washington House, 8.72% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin caused by remaining in the same position for too long.

In The Fountains at Washington House, 3.64% of Patients had Serious Falls

This measures the percentage of long-term care residents that experienced a fall leading to serious injury. This is one of the statistics we use in computing nursing scores.

In The Fountains at Washington House, 2.55% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint tells you the percentage of long-term residents who suffered from UTI's. UTI's could be an indication of a facility with lower levels of hygiene. However, this metric could be misleading for certain nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In The Fountains at Washington House, 13.56% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used appropriately. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In The Fountains at Washington House, 20.28% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are typically used to treat residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In The Fountains at Washington House, 3.63% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents who are demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In The Fountains at Washington House, 91.12% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In The Fountains at Washington House, 16.48% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and using the bathroom. Some experts argue this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In The Fountains at Washington House, 21.22% Percentage of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents that were able to retain mobility.

In The Fountains at Washington House, 21.22 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In The Fountains at Washington House, 11.62 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the quality of care.

In The Fountains at Washington House, 75.54% Percentage of Resident

This is a measure of the percent of short-term patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some believe this is a measure of a facility's rehabilitation services.