Aperion Care West Chicago

In Aperion Care West Chicago, 8.73% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are skin damage resulting from staying in the same position for an excessive period of time.

In Aperion Care West Chicago, 3.45% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is an indication of the percent of long-term care residents that suffered a fall which resulted in serious injury. We use this statistic in calculating our nursing ratings.

In Aperion Care West Chicago, 2.6% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely linked to a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this datapoint may also be skewed for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In Aperion Care West Chicago, 18.11% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric indicates the percentage of long-term stay residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Aperion Care West Chicago, 19.04% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of residents given antianxiety drugs. These medications are typically given to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Aperion Care West Chicago, 30.45% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Aperion Care West Chicago, 87.4% of Patients

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

In Aperion Care West Chicago, 13.9% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living may indicate decline of a patient's health.

In Aperion Care West Chicago, 17.56% Percentage of Residents

Measures the percentage of long-term care patients who retained mobility levels. Many in the industry believe that the ability to move around is important for residents' health.

In Aperion Care West Chicago, 1.66 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is important to the physical well-being of residents.

In Aperion Care West Chicago, 17.56 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care.

In Aperion Care West Chicago, 11.82 Percentage of Patients

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

In Aperion Care West Chicago, 71.65% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of performance with activities of daily living typically correlates with better rehabilitation services.