Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne

In Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, 7.75% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

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

In Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, 4% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a fall which caused serious injury.

In Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, 4.02% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint is an indication of the percent of long-term patients which have suffered from urinary tract infections. UTI's may be an indication of a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this datapoint could be skewed for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, 9.71% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic drugs are administered to residents for a variety of medical conditions, such as cognitive disorders. Unfortunately, in limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, 16.67% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are prescribed to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, 0% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term residents exhibiting symptoms of depression. Some would argue that this is a reliable measure of resident quality of life.

In Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, 100% of Patients

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

In Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, 18.42% of Patients

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

In Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, 13.31% of Residents

This metric measures the percent of long-term stay patients that retained mobility levels. Some experts believe that the ability to move around is important for patients health.

In Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, 0.54 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, 13.31% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term resident care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, 0% of Patients

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

In Heritage Pointe of Fort Wayne, 79.76% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some experts argue that this is a reasonable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.