Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio

In Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio, 7.79% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often the result of residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols can limit the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio, 3.33% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care. Better nursing protocols can minimize the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio, 1.51% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely associated with facilities with worst hygiene practices. Better nursing care reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. We want to point out that this datapoint is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio, 11.48% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many patients, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio, 22.56% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who were prescribed antianxiety medication. These drugs are generally used to treat patients suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio, 4.81% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. High rates of depression could be an indicator a less hospitable environment.

In Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio, 94.64% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio, 17.1% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and bathing.

In Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio, 16.36% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percentage of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio, 1.67 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care.

In Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio, 16.36 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio, 11.4 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the quality of nursing home care.

In Buena Vida Nursing and Rehab-San Antonio, 66.86% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of independence with ADL's generally correlates with superior rehabilitation services.