Nursing Homes in Wisconsin

In Wisconsin, 7.63% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin caused by remaining in the same position for too long.

In Wisconsin, 3.31% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of long-term patients who have sustained falls which caused major injury. This is one of the statistics we use in computing nursing scores.

In Wisconsin, 3.27% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. These infections may be linked to insufficient hygiene.

In Wisconsin, 14.26% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric gauges the percent of long-term residents that were administered antipsychotic drugs. Excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior in situations where such drugs aren't medically indicated. Nevertheless, some facilities need to rely on these drugs due to having more residents suffering from cognitive disorders.

In Wisconsin, 15.6% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who are given antianxiety drugs. These medications are commonly given to residents suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Wisconsin, 5.87% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients exhibiting symptoms of depression. Some argue that this is a measure of patient quality of care.

In Wisconsin, 92.84% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for nursing home patients, making these vaccines critical to patient well-being.

In Wisconsin, 13.74% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and bathing. Some experts believe this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Wisconsin, 17.47% of Residents

This tells you the percentage of patients who remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility is often a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Wisconsin, 1.47 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care.

In Wisconsin, 17.47% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term resident care. Minimizing rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of patients.

In Wisconsin, 14.88% of Patients

This metric measures the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Wisconsin, 77.45% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.