Nursing Homes in Vermont

In Vermont, 8.56% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This statistic is an indication of the percent of long-term patients who suffer from new or worsened pressure ulcers . We factor in this statistic in computing both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Vermont, 5.6% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents that have had a fall resulting in serious injury.

In Vermont, 3.26% of Patients had UTIs

This statistic is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's may be an indication of a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this statistic may also be skewed for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for UTI's.

In Vermont, 18.97% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric is an indication of the percent of long-term patients taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Vermont, 16.6% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are prescribed to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Vermont, 15.28% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term patients demonstrating symptoms of depression. Many argue this is a measure of quality of care.

In Vermont, 93.4% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care residents that were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home residents, making these vaccines critical to patient well-being.

In Vermont, 21.42% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and using the bathroom. Many believe that this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Vermont, 22.09% of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who maintained mobility. Many in the industry would argue that the ability to move around is important for patients mental and physical health.

In Vermont, 1.39 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Vermont, 22.09% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Vermont, 16.93% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the quality of care.

In Vermont, 79.74% of Resident

This is a measure of the percent of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some would argue that this is a measure of a facility's rehabilitation services.