Nursing Homes in Colorado

In Colorado, 5.4% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin due to staying in the same position for an excessive period of time.

In Colorado, 3.72% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls resulting in injury are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Colorado, 1.82% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often the result of a facility with lower levels of hygiene. However, this statistic could be misleading for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In Colorado, 17.94% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of residents given antipsychotic drugs. These drugs are used to treat several medical conditions, such as dementia.

In Colorado, 11.73% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint tells you the percent of long-term stay residents who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are commonly given to residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Colorado, 4.23% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients exhibiting symptoms of depression. Higher rates of depression may be an indicator a less hospitable environment.

In Colorado, 83.78% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Colorado, 14.54% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and using the bathroom. Some would argue this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Colorado, 15.62% of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that retained mobility levels. Some experts would argue that mobility is important for residents' mental and physical health.

In Colorado, 1.45 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. There is a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of long-term care.

In Colorado, 15.62% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In Colorado, 13.31% of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care.

In Colorado, 78.03% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of performance with activities of daily living typically correlates with superior rehabilitation.