Forest Hills of Dc

In Forest Hills of Dc, 10.51% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by residents staying in one position for too long.

In Forest Hills of Dc, 1.38% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint indicates the percentage of long-term residents which have experienced a fall leading to serious injury. This is one of the statistics we use in computing our nursing grades.

In Forest Hills of Dc, 1.7% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are often linked to a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this statistic may be misleading for some facilities due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Forest Hills of Dc, 9.77% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Forest Hills of Dc, 12.15% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents that were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically given to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Forest Hills of Dc, 0.27% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. High rates of depression could be an indicator lower quality care.

In Forest Hills of Dc, 95.76% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Forest Hills of Dc, 16.44% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate the deterioration of a patient's well-being.

In Forest Hills of Dc, 19.17% Percentage of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents who retained mobility levels. Many believe that mobility is important for residents' physical and mental well-being.

In Forest Hills of Dc, 0.96 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Forest Hills of Dc, 19.17 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Forest Hills of Dc, 6.27 Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to measure patient care during rehabilitation.

In Forest Hills of Dc, 59.5% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.