The Laurels of Milford

In The Laurels of Milford, 15.04% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are routinely caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care limits the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In The Laurels of Milford, 1.53% of Patients had Serious Falls

This statistic is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who have suffered a fall leading to major injury. We use this statistic in computing nursing ratings.

In The Laurels of Milford, 2.84% of Patients had UTIs

This is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay residents who have experienced UTI's. Although a higher rate of these infections may reflect poorly on a facility's nursing care, it is problematic to compare different nursing homes due to reporting standards.

In The Laurels of Milford, 8.87% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of residents given antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are prescribed to patients for a variety of medical conditions, such as cognitive disorders. Unfortunately, in limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In The Laurels of Milford, 25.94% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure is an indication of the percentage of long-term patients receiving antianxiety medications.

In The Laurels of Milford, 30.56% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents demonstrating depressive symptoms.

In The Laurels of Milford, 76.93% of Patients

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

In The Laurels of Milford, 17.36% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and taking a bath. Many believe this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In The Laurels of Milford, 12.35% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents who were able to retain mobility over time. Optimizing mobility is usually a good sign for residents' health.

In The Laurels of Milford, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint measures the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Minimizing hospitalizations is critical to preserving the physical health of residents.

In The Laurels of Milford, 12.35% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In The Laurels of Milford, 11.42% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In The Laurels of Milford, 77.06% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.