Whiting Health Care

In Whiting Health Care, 9.57% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint is an indication of the percent of long-term stay patients that developed pressure ulcers or bed sores. We consider this statistic when determining both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Whiting Health Care, 2.59% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of nursing care . Major falls leading to injury are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Whiting Health Care, 1.67% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections may be linked to poorer hygiene.

In Whiting Health Care, 10.61% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many patients, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Whiting Health Care, 17.39% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

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

In Whiting Health Care, 5.91% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who are demonstrating signs of depression.

In Whiting Health Care, 92.7% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Whiting Health Care, 11.08% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and eating. Some experts argue this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Whiting Health Care, 14.69% Percentage of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who retained mobility levels.

In Whiting Health Care, 1.49 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Whiting Health Care, 14.69 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Whiting Health Care, 8.11 Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to gauge short-term care.

In Whiting Health Care, 81.01% Percentage of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term stay patients who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of performance with activities of daily living generally correlates with superior rehabilitation.