Nursing Homes in Illinois

In Illinois, 8.73% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin caused by remaining in one position for an excessive period of time.

In Illinois, 3.45% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are often associated with lower quality nursing care. More supervision limits the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Illinois, 2.6% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely the result of worse hygiene protocols. Closer supervision can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Note that this statistic is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for infections.

In Illinois, 18.11% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Illinois, 19.04% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay patients taking antianxiety medications.

In Illinois, 30.45% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term patients who are exhibiting signs of depression. Some experts argue that this is a measure of quality of care.

In Illinois, 87.4% of Patients

This is the percent of residents that were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Illinois, 13.9% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Illinois, 17.56% Percentage of Residents

This is the percentage of residents that remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Illinois, 1.66 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care.

In Illinois, 17.56 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical abilities of residents.

In Illinois, 11.82 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the quality of care.

In Illinois, 71.65% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term stay residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some experts argue this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.