Woburn Nursing Center

In Woburn Nursing Center, 6.42% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care can reduce the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Woburn Nursing Center, 3.57% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care. Closer supervision minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Woburn Nursing Center, 2.4% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. These infections may be linked to poor hygiene.

In Woburn Nursing Center, 19.12% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric tells you the percentage of long-term care residents who were administered antipsychotic drugs. Excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior in scenarios where such medications aren't medically required. However, some nursing homes need to rely more on these medications due to having more residents with cognitive disorders.

In Woburn Nursing Center, 19% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents who were prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are administered to residents experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Woburn Nursing Center, 1.96% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents demonstrating depressive symptoms. Higher rates of depression could be a sign worse patient care.

In Woburn Nursing Center, 91.59% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Woburn Nursing Center, 15.22% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living could be a sign of the deterioration of a patient's health.

In Woburn Nursing Center, 19.05% Percentage of Residents

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

In Woburn Nursing Center, 1.24 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital is critical to preserving the physical health of residents.

In Woburn Nursing Center, 19.05 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Woburn Nursing Center, 10.96 Percentage of Patients

Measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to gauge patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Woburn Nursing Center, 70.74% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of autonomy with activities of daily living typically correlates with better rehabilitation.