Denver North Care Center

In Denver North Care Center, 5.86% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term residents that suffered from new or worsened pressure ulcers . We use this statistic in calculating both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Denver North Care Center, 3.47% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care . Major falls are often caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Denver North Care Center, 2.14% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely the result of nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. Better nursing care limits the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this statistic is affected by by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for these infections.

In Denver North Care Center, 17.6% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure tells you the percent of long-term care residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Denver North Care Center, 12.24% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of residents given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are administered to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Denver North Care Center, 3.81% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who are demonstrating symptoms of depression. Many in the industry argue that this is a reliable measure of quality of care.

In Denver North Care Center, 84.99% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Denver North Care Center, 15.45% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living may indicate decline of a patient's well-being.

In Denver North Care Center, 19.26% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents that retained mobility levels over time. Optimizing mobility is usually a good sign for residents' health.

In Denver North Care Center, 1.08 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Denver North Care Center, 19.26 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care.