The Heights of Bulverde

In The Heights of Bulverde, 6.51% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In The Heights of Bulverde, 2.62% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are routinely the result of lower levels of patient supervision. Closer supervision can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In The Heights of Bulverde, 0.38% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often linked to facilities with worst hygiene practices. Closer supervision can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Note that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for UTI's.

In The Heights of Bulverde, 2.03% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents who were given antipsychotic medications. These medications may be used to treat several conditions, including cognitive disorders.

In The Heights of Bulverde, 32.51% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that are prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are prescribed to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In The Heights of Bulverde, 3.68% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term care residents who are showing depressive symptoms. Many in the industry argue that this is a measure of resident quality of life.

In The Heights of Bulverde, 99.69% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term care residents who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In The Heights of Bulverde, 12.86% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term patients who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and eating. Many in the industry argue this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In The Heights of Bulverde, 14.23% of Residents

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay residents that retained mobility levels. Many in the industry argue that mobility is critical to patients mental and physical well-being.

In The Heights of Bulverde, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital is key to the physical health of nursing home residents.

In The Heights of Bulverde, 14.23% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term resident care.

In The Heights of Bulverde, 21.21% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to gauge the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In The Heights of Bulverde, 70.94% of Resident

This datapoint measures the percentage of short-term stay residents that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many believe this is a measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.