Whitfield Nursing Home

In Whitfield Nursing Home, 9.68% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Whitfield Nursing Home, 9.37% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls are routinely the result of poor nursing care.

In Whitfield Nursing Home, 1.04% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of long-term residents who have experienced a UTI. UTI's may be a sign of lower quality nursing care. Nevertheless, this datapoint can also be skewed for some facilities due to different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Whitfield Nursing Home, 40.63% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Whitfield Nursing Home, 52.08% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are given to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Whitfield Nursing Home, 2.38% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who are demonstrating depressive symptoms. Some believe this is a measure of quality of life.

In Whitfield Nursing Home, 95.36% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents that were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home residents, making these types of vaccines important for resident well-being.

In Whitfield Nursing Home, 26.32% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom.

In Whitfield Nursing Home, 12.12% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents who were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Whitfield Nursing Home, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

Measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Whitfield Nursing Home, 12.12% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between staying out of the hospital and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.