Dupage Care Center

In Dupage Care Center, 8.8% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure tells you the percent of long-term patients that developed new or worsened pressure ulcers. We've found that pressure ulcers are an measure of the quality of nursing care a nursing home provides.

In Dupage Care Center, 3.56% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are considered to be an indicator of nursing care . Major falls are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Dupage Care Center, 2.49% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely caused by poor nursing care. Better hygiene protocols limits the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Note that this datapoint is affected by by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for infections.

In Dupage Care Center, 18.65% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. Increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents in situations where such medications aren't medically required. However, some nursing homes may need to rely more on these medications due to an increased number of patients suffering from cognitive disorders.

In Dupage Care Center, 19.21% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. These medications are commonly prescribed to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Dupage Care Center, 31.81% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents exhibiting depressive symptoms. Many in the industry argue this is a reasonable measure of resident quality of life.

In Dupage Care Center, 87.05% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Dupage Care Center, 13.3% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and taking a bath.

In Dupage Care Center, 14.44% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percentage of patients that remained mobile levels over time. Optimizing mobility is usually a great sign for residents' health.

In Dupage Care Center, 1.92 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the overall quality of care.

In Dupage Care Center, 14.44 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Dupage Care Center, 13.66 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Dupage Care Center, 69.52% Percentage of Resident

This is a measure of the percent of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some experts argue that this is a reliable measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.