Wellbridge of Clarkston

In Wellbridge of Clarkston, 4.59% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols can limit the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Wellbridge of Clarkston, 2.62% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Major falls are often the result of poor nursing care.

In Wellbridge of Clarkston, 2.89% of Patients had UTIs

This figure is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay residents that experienced urinary tract infections. Although more of these infections may reflect poorly on a facility's cleanliness, it is difficult to compare between nursing homes due to reporting standards.

In Wellbridge of Clarkston, 7.82% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint is an indication of the percent of long-term stay residents which are given antipsychotic drugs. Increased usage of these drugs may mean that a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior in scenarios where such drugs aren't medically indicated. However, some nursing homes need to rely on these drugs due to having more patients suffering from cognitive disorders.

In Wellbridge of Clarkston, 27.85% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are prescribed to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Wellbridge of Clarkston, 0% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who are demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In Wellbridge of Clarkston, 97.28% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Wellbridge of Clarkston, 8.23% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living may indicate deterioration of a patient's well-being.

In Wellbridge of Clarkston, 9.16% of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents that remained mobile levels.

In Wellbridge of Clarkston, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Staying out of the hospital is key to maintaining the physical health of patients.

In Wellbridge of Clarkston, 9.16% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care.

In Wellbridge of Clarkston, 6.28% of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the overall quality of short-term care.

In Wellbridge of Clarkston, 91.77% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term stay residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of autonomy with ADL's typically correlates with successful rehabilitation services.