Avalon Place

In Avalon Place, 7.59% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Avalon Place, 3.37% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients that have had a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of nursing care . Falls leading to injury are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Avalon Place, 1.9% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often associated with a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this metric can be misleading for some facilities due to different reporting standards for these infections.

In Avalon Place, 15.54% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This measures the percentage of long-term residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to make sure these medications are being used appropriately. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Avalon Place, 19.74% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This measures the percent of long-term residents that are prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are prescribed to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Avalon Place, 3.12% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents exhibiting signs of depression.

In Avalon Place, 88.22% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term care patients that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these vaccines indispensable.

In Avalon Place, 14.84% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's may indicate the decline of a resident's well-being.

In Avalon Place, 21.64% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percentage of residents that maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a good sign for residents' health.

In Avalon Place, 1.31 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Avalon Place, 21.64 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Avalon Place, 8.92 Percentage of Patients

This datapoint 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 patient care during rehabilitation.

In Avalon Place, 72.59% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term residents that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.