Waldron Nursing Center

In Waldron Nursing Center, 12.61% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely caused by patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Waldron Nursing Center, 1.98% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to severe injury are often linked to lower quality nursing care. Better nursing care can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Waldron Nursing Center, 5.35% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections are associated with insufficient hygiene.

In Waldron Nursing Center, 21.28% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many patients, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Waldron Nursing Center, 22.09% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric tells you the percent of long-term residents taking antianxiety drugs.

In Waldron Nursing Center, 0.54% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term patients exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Waldron Nursing Center, 94.88% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients that have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Waldron Nursing Center, 9.3% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and eating. Many in the industry would argue that this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Waldron Nursing Center, 12.59% of Residents

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who retained mobility levels. Many would argue that mobility is important for residents' health.

In Waldron Nursing Center, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Waldron Nursing Center, 12.59% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Waldron Nursing Center, 24.97% of Patients

This is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Waldron Nursing Center, 60.35% of Resident

Measures the percent of short-term care residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts would argue that this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.