Avalon Healthcare Center

In Avalon Healthcare Center, 9.08% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin caused by remaining in the same position for too long.

In Avalon Healthcare Center, 2.82% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care. Better nursing protocols reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Avalon Healthcare Center, 1.81% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely the result of a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this statistic could be misleading for certain nursing homes due to different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Avalon Healthcare Center, 10.64% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay residents receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may mean that a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Avalon Healthcare Center, 21.27% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of patients prescribed antianxiety medications. These medications are given to patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Avalon Healthcare Center, 2.33% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents demonstrating depressive symptoms.

In Avalon Healthcare Center, 94.94% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Avalon Healthcare Center, 13.07% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay patients that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and eating. Some would argue that this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Avalon Healthcare Center, 16.78% Percentage of Residents

This is the percent of patients that maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Avalon Healthcare Center, 1.76 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. There is a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Avalon Healthcare Center, 16.78 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical well-being of patients.

In Avalon Healthcare Center, 9.16 Percentage of Patients

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

In Avalon Healthcare Center, 78.49% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.