Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park

In Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park, 7.09% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park, 2.86% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls are routinely caused by poor nursing care.

In Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park, 2.28% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely linked to nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. More frequent bathing reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Keep in mind that this metric is affected by by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park, 13.8% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

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

In Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park, 12.29% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric tells you the percentage of long-term residents receiving antianxiety medications.

In Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park, 13.74% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients demonstrating depressive symptoms. Higher levels of depression could reveal a lower level of care.

In Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park, 93.71% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park, 13.94% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom. Many in the industry argue that this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park, 21.78% Percentage of Residents

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term residents that retained mobility levels. Many argue that mobility is important for residents' mental and physical health.

In Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park, 1 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park, 21.78 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical abilities of residents.

In Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park, 10.98 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the quality of nursing home care.

In Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park, 74.42% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term stay patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of autonomy with activities of daily living generally correlates with better rehabilitation.