Nursing Homes in Oregon

In Oregon, 8.71% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are skin damage caused by remaining in the same position for an excessive period of time.

In Oregon, 2.37% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are routinely the result of poor nursing care. Better nursing care can reduce the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Oregon, 2.51% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes associated with poor hygiene.

In Oregon, 15.04% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic drugs are administered to patients for many medical conditions, including dementia. Tragically, in some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Oregon, 12.16% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents who were given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are administered to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Oregon, 5.45% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term residents who are exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In Oregon, 93.41% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients that have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Oregon, 13.96% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and taking a bath.

In Oregon, 23.95% Percentage of Residents

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term residents who remained mobile levels. Some experts would argue that the ability to move around is important for residents' mental and physical well-being.

In Oregon, 1.06 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital is important to preserving the physical health of nursing home patients.

In Oregon, 23.95 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term resident care.

In Oregon, 14.34 Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to measure patient care during rehabilitation.

In Oregon, 76.21% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint measures the percentage of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements.