Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

In Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 11.56% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are skin damage resulting from remaining in one position for an excessive period of time.

In Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 5.57% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 0.36% of Patients had UTIs

This statistic indicates the percent of long-term residents that suffered from UTI's. UTI's may be an indicator of a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this metric can be misleading for certain facilities due to varying reporting standards for infections.

In Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 7.37% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of long-term stay patients taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 35.56% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of residents who were given antianxiety medications. These drugs are typically prescribed to residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 5.56% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term patients who are exhibiting signs of depression. Some argue that this is a measure of quality of life.

In Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 95.57% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 16.67% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom. Some experts would argue that this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 4.4% of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients that retained mobility levels. Some argue that the ability to move around is important for residents' physical and mental health.

In Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates 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 care.

In Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 4.4% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 11.5% of Patients

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

In Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 98.81% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term stay patients that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some argue that this is a reasonable measure of a facility's rehabilitation services.