The Oaks at Northpointe Woods

In The Oaks at Northpointe Woods, 8.78% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long.

In The Oaks at Northpointe Woods, 2.9% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents who sustained a fall leading to severe injury.

In The Oaks at Northpointe Woods, 2.36% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be a measure of nursing care . UTI's are routinely caused by poor nursing care. Nevertheless, this metric can also be skewed for some nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for these infections.

In The Oaks at Northpointe Woods, 13.11% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may mean that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In The Oaks at Northpointe Woods, 18.81% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are given to patients suffering from anxiety or depression.

In The Oaks at Northpointe Woods, 3.44% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents exhibiting signs of depression. Higher rates of depression may be a sign a less hospitable environment.

In The Oaks at Northpointe Woods, 91.43% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients that were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In The Oaks at Northpointe Woods, 12.1% Percentage of Patients

This is the percent of patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with ADL's may be a sign of decline of a patient's well-being.

In The Oaks at Northpointe Woods, 17.7% Percentage of Residents

Measures the percentage of long-term residents who were able to retain mobility. Some experts would argue that mobility is critical to residents' well-being.

In The Oaks at Northpointe Woods, 1.47 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is generally a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of nursing home care.

In The Oaks at Northpointe Woods, 17.7 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Minimizing rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In The Oaks at Northpointe Woods, 10.81 Percentage of Patients

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

In The Oaks at Northpointe Woods, 77.3% Percentage of Resident

This metric measures the percent of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements.