Desert Highlands Care Center

In Desert Highlands Care Center, 8.99% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care limits the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Desert Highlands Care Center, 3.04% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are often linked to poor nursing care. Additional nurse staffing can minimize the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Desert Highlands Care Center, 1.4% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes linked to inadequate hygiene.

In Desert Highlands Care Center, 11.79% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are given to residents for a variety of medical conditions, such as Alzheimer's or other dementias. Sadly, in some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Desert Highlands Care Center, 17.9% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is an indication of the percent of long-term patients who are prescribed antianxiety medication. These drugs are prescribed to patients suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Desert Highlands Care Center, 3.74% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents showing depressive symptoms. Higher rates of depression may imply a less hospitable environment.

In Desert Highlands Care Center, 74.57% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for nursing home residents, making these types of vaccines vital to patient care.

In Desert Highlands Care Center, 12.93% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and continence. Many argue this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Desert Highlands Care Center, 15.66% Percentage of Residents

This is the percentage of patients who retained mobility levels over time. Optimizing mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Desert Highlands Care Center, 1.18 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is key to preserving the physical health of patients.

In Desert Highlands Care Center, 15.66 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Desert Highlands Care Center, 11.86 Percentage of Patients

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

In Desert Highlands Care Center, 75.23% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.