Dove Healthcare-West

In Dove Healthcare-West, 7.35% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely the result of patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Dove Healthcare-West, 3.21% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Dove Healthcare-West, 3.13% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many experts to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care. However, this datapoint can also be skewed for certain facilities due to different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Dove Healthcare-West, 13.64% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of long-term residents receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Dove Healthcare-West, 16.32% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic is an indication of the percent of long-term patients receiving antianxiety medications.

In Dove Healthcare-West, 5.98% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents exhibiting symptoms of depression. High rates of depression may be an indicator a less hospitable environment.

In Dove Healthcare-West, 92.12% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care patients who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Dove Healthcare-West, 13.34% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate the decline of a patient's well-being.

In Dove Healthcare-West, 17.08% Percentage of Residents

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term residents who remained mobile levels. Some experts argue that mobility is important for patients mental and physical health.

In Dove Healthcare-West, 1.28 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of long-term care.

In Dove Healthcare-West, 17.08 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical abilities of residents.

In Dove Healthcare-West, 14.13 Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to measure short-term care.

In Dove Healthcare-West, 76.01% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of independence with activities of daily living generally correlates with better rehabilitation services.