Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation

In Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation, 6.27% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are skin damage resulting from remaining in one position for too long.

In Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation, 2.07% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care . Major falls are often the result of poor nursing care.

In Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation, 1.85% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely associated with facilities with worst hygiene practices. Better hygiene protocols minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Note that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation, 12.07% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were given antipsychotic medications. These drugs are used for treating a variety of conditions, including cognitive disorders.

In Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation, 6.57% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are commonly prescribed to residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation, 0% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients demonstrating signs of depression. Increased levels of depression may be a sign a less hospitable environment.

In Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation, 87.85% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care patients who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation, 7.1% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation, 18.28% of Residents

This indicates the percentage of residents who were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a good sign for residents' health.

In Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital is important to the physical well-being of nursing home patients.

In Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation, 18.28% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation, 10.01% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation, 78.96% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term care patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many in the industry believe that this is a measure of rehabilitation services.