Apache Junction Hlth Center

In Apache Junction Hlth Center, 8.97% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This gauges the percent of long-term patients who suffer from new or worsened pressure ulcers or bed sores. We consider this statistic when determining both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Apache Junction Hlth Center, 2.2% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a fall leading to serious injury.

In Apache Junction Hlth Center, 1.68% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely linked to nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. Additional nurse staffing can minimize the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this statistic is affected by by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Apache Junction Hlth Center, 11.03% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic measures the percentage of long-term patients which are administered antipsychotic medication. Increased usage of these drugs may mean that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior in situations where such drugs are not medically required. However, some nursing homes may need to rely more on these medications due to an increased number of patients suffering from Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Apache Junction Hlth Center, 16.78% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. These drugs are prescribed to patients suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Apache Junction Hlth Center, 3.1% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who are exhibiting signs of depression. Increased rates of depression could indicate a less hospitable environment.

In Apache Junction Hlth Center, 80.03% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay residents who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for nursing home residents, making these types of vaccines indispensable.

In Apache Junction Hlth Center, 12.44% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and bathing.

In Apache Junction Hlth Center, 20.97% Percentage of Residents

This is the percent of residents who remained mobile levels over time. Preserving mobility is often a good sign for residents' health.

In Apache Junction Hlth Center, 20.97 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care. Minimizing rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In Apache Junction Hlth Center, 11.03 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of care.

In Apache Junction Hlth Center, 73.85% Percentage of Resident

Measures the percentage of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many argue that this is a reasonable measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.