Westford House

In Westford House, 10.73% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are routinely caused by patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care can reduce the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Westford House, 4.01% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents that have had a fall resulting in severe injury.

In Westford House, 1.18% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often linked to a facility with lower levels of hygiene. However, this statistic may also be misleading for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Westford House, 35.84% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of long-term residents receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Westford House, 17.68% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients who were prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are prescribed to residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Westford House, 0.61% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term patients who are exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In Westford House, 99.05% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for nursing home patients, making these types of vaccines critical to patient care.

In Westford House, 28.52% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Westford House, 24.91% of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that maintained mobility. Many believe that mobility is important for patients physical and mental health.

In Westford House, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

Measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is critical to preserving the physical health of nursing home residents.

In Westford House, 24.91% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Westford House, 13.62% of Patients

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

In Westford House, 60.73% of Resident

This is the percent of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of performance with activities of daily living typically correlates with higher quality rehabilitation.