The Lutheran Home

In The Lutheran Home, 8.73% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long.

In The Lutheran Home, 3.45% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are often associated with lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing care can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In The Lutheran Home, 2.6% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often linked to lower quality nursing care. Nevertheless, this metric can also be misleading for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for UTI's.

In The Lutheran Home, 18.11% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many residents, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In The Lutheran Home, 19.04% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term residents who were given antianxiety drugs. These medications are typically given to patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

In The Lutheran Home, 30.45% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who are demonstrating depressive symptoms.

In The Lutheran Home, 87.4% of Patients

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

In The Lutheran Home, 13.9% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and taking a bath. Many in the industry believe that this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In The Lutheran Home, 17.56% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percentage of residents that remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility can be a great sign for residents' well-being.

In The Lutheran Home, 1.66 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In The Lutheran Home, 17.56 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In The Lutheran Home, 11.82 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the overall quality of care.

In The Lutheran Home, 71.65% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint measures the percentage of short-term care patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some would argue that this is a measure of rehabilitation performance.