Chicago Ridge Nursing Center

In Chicago Ridge Nursing Center, 8.8% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are routinely the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols can reduce the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Chicago Ridge Nursing Center, 3.56% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are routinely associated with lower levels of patient supervision. Additional nurse staffing reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Chicago Ridge Nursing Center, 2.49% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients 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 associated with a facility with worst hygiene practices. Nevertheless, this metric could also be misleading for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Chicago Ridge Nursing Center, 18.65% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric tells you the percent of long-term care patients receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Chicago Ridge Nursing Center, 19.21% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is an indication of the percent of long-term patients taking antianxiety drugs.

In Chicago Ridge Nursing Center, 31.81% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care residents who are showing signs of depression. Some argue that this is a reliable measure of patient quality of life.

In Chicago Ridge Nursing Center, 87.05% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Chicago Ridge Nursing Center, 13.3% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and eating. Some experts believe that this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Chicago Ridge Nursing Center, 14.44% Percentage of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term care patients who were able to retain mobility. Many in the industry would argue that mobility is vital to residents' well-being.

In Chicago Ridge Nursing Center, 1.92 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Chicago Ridge Nursing Center, 14.44 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Chicago Ridge Nursing Center, 13.66 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the quality of rehabilitation.

In Chicago Ridge Nursing Center, 69.52% Percentage of Resident

This metric measures the percent of short-term care residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many in the industry would argue this is a reliable measure of rehabilitation services.