Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial

In Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial , 7.17% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure measures the percent of long-term care patients which have new or worsened pressure ulcers. Many experts believe that pressure ulcers are a solid measure of nursing care quality.

In Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial , 3.38% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are considered by many experts to be a measure of nursing care . Major falls which result in injury are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial , 1.52% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint indicates the percentage of long-term residents who have had urinary tract infections. Although more infections could reflect poorly on a facility's hygiene protocols, it can be difficult to compare between facilities due to reporting standards.

In Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial , 10.14% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many patients, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial , 22.67% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are commonly prescribed to patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial , 4.84% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who are exhibiting depressive symptoms. Higher rates of depression could imply lower quality care.

In Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial , 93.69% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial , 17.58% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and taking a bath. Some experts believe this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial , 13.47% Percentage of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who were able to retain mobility. Many in the industry argue that the ability to move around is critical to residents' mental and physical health.

In Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial , 1.89 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Staying out of the hospital is key to preserving the physical well-being of nursing home residents.

In Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial , 13.47 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial , 11.91 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the overall quality of care.

In Capstone Healthcare Estates at Veterans Memorial , 66.29% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term care residents that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.