Cascadia of Boise

In Cascadia of Boise, 2.53% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint is is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents which have new or worsened pressure ulcers. We have found that pressure ulcers are a solid measure of nursing care quality.

In Cascadia of Boise, 2.35% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay residents who suffered a fall leading to major injury. We use this statistic in determining our nursing scores.

In Cascadia of Boise, 2.45% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often linked to a facility with lower levels of hygiene. However, this statistic could be skewed for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Cascadia of Boise, 14.29% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint indicates the percentage of long-term stay patients who were prescribed antipsychotic medication. High levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior in situations where such drugs aren't medically required. However, some nursing homes need to rely more on these medications due to having more residents with cognitive disorders.

In Cascadia of Boise, 16.41% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint tells you the percent of long-term care residents who are given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are prescribed to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Cascadia of Boise, 13.57% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents demonstrating depressive symptoms.

In Cascadia of Boise, 97.42% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these types of vaccines critical to patient health.

In Cascadia of Boise, 15.29% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and bathing.

In Cascadia of Boise, 19.62% of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents that retained mobility levels. Many argue that the ability to move around is important for residents' health.

In Cascadia of Boise, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Staying out of the hospital is key to preserving the physical health of patients.

In Cascadia of Boise, 19.62% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care. There is a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Cascadia of Boise, 18.29% of Patients

This metric measures the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Cascadia of Boise, 79% of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term stay patients that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of performance with ADL's typically correlates with better rehabilitation.