Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

In Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 3.91% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols minimizes the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 2.17% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Falls resulting in injury are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 1.47% of Patients had UTIs

This measures the percentage of long-term patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Although a higher rate of these infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's hygiene protocols, it can be difficult to compare between facilities due to nursing homes having reporting standards.

In Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 29.35% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many patients, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 22.19% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients who were given antianxiety medications. These medications are prescribed to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 1.48% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents exhibiting signs of depression. Some would argue that this is a reasonable measure of quality of care.

In Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 97.02% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 10.3% of Patients

This is the percent of patients that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 18.83% of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term patients that were able to retain mobility. Some experts believe that the ability to move around is important for patients health.

In Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 0.58 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 18.83% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is important to restoring the health of residents.

In Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 11.67% of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care.

In Watsontown Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 86.58% of Resident

This datapoint measures the percentage of short-term stay residents that saw functional improvements.