Avalon Health and Rehabilitation

In Avalon Health and Rehabilitation, 10.15% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Avalon Health and Rehabilitation, 3.46% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls leading to injury are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Avalon Health and Rehabilitation, 3.2% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely linked to lower quality nursing care. Nevertheless, this statistic can also be skewed for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Avalon Health and Rehabilitation, 18.35% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint indicates the percentage of long-term stay patients taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Avalon Health and Rehabilitation, 20.07% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents given antianxiety medications. These medications are prescribed to residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Avalon Health and Rehabilitation, 4.8% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who are showing symptoms of depression.

In Avalon Health and Rehabilitation, 94.56% of Patients

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

In Avalon Health and Rehabilitation, 16.73% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's may indicate deterioration of a resident's well-being.

In Avalon Health and Rehabilitation, 17.19% Percentage of Residents

This metric measures the percentage of long-term patients who maintained mobility. Many would argue that mobility is important for patients health.

In Avalon Health and Rehabilitation, 17.19 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Avalon Health and Rehabilitation, 68.99% Percentage of Resident

This metric measures the percentage of short-term patients that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts argue that this is a measure of rehabilitation services.