Wedgewood Nursing Rehabilitation Center

In Wedgewood Nursing Rehabilitation Center, 16.36% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long.

In Wedgewood Nursing Rehabilitation Center, 0% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injury are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision. More supervision reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Wedgewood Nursing Rehabilitation Center, 4.69% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often associated with nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. Better hygiene protocols can reduce the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Note that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Wedgewood Nursing Rehabilitation Center, 26.98% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are prescribed to residents for many medical conditions, such as Alzheimer's or other dementias. Unfortunately, in limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Wedgewood Nursing Rehabilitation Center, 9.38% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who are prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are prescribed to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Wedgewood Nursing Rehabilitation Center, 12.28% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who are exhibiting signs of depression. Many believe this is a reasonable measure of patient quality of life.

In Wedgewood Nursing Rehabilitation Center, 97.01% of Patients

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

In Wedgewood Nursing Rehabilitation Center, 17.19% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Wedgewood Nursing Rehabilitation Center, 36.29% of Residents

This metric tracks the percentage of long-term care residents who were able to retain mobility. Many argue that mobility is vital to patients well-being.

In Wedgewood Nursing Rehabilitation Center, 36.29% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care.

In Wedgewood Nursing Rehabilitation Center, 0% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the quality of rehabilitation.

In Wedgewood Nursing Rehabilitation Center, 70.86% of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term care patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of independence with ADL's often correlates with superior rehabilitation services.