Norton Scale Calculator

The Norton Scale is one of the original pressure ulcer risk assessment tools. It evaluates 5 categories (physical condition, mental condition, activity, mobility, incontinence) scoring 5-20.

Both assess pressure ulcer risk. Norton is simpler (5 items). Braden is more detailed (6 items) and more widely used. Lower Norton scores = higher risk (opposite direction from some scales).

Scores of 14 or below are considered at risk for pressure ulcer development. Scores of 10 or below indicate high risk.