Western Skilled Nursing & Therapy

In Western Skilled Nursing & Therapy, 8.17% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are skin damage caused by remaining in one position for an excessive period of time.

In Western Skilled Nursing & Therapy, 4.45% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are considered to be an indicator of nursing care . Major falls leading to injury are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Western Skilled Nursing & Therapy, 3.64% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely the result of nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. More frequent bathing can minimize the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. We want to point out that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for these infections.

In Western Skilled Nursing & Therapy, 13.81% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Western Skilled Nursing & Therapy, 23.85% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are given to residents experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Western Skilled Nursing & Therapy, 4.69% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term residents showing signs of depression. Some experts believe this is a measure of patient quality of life.

In Western Skilled Nursing & Therapy, 92.54% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term residents who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these vaccines critical to patient care.

In Western Skilled Nursing & Therapy, 14.6% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom.

In Western Skilled Nursing & Therapy, 13.04% Percentage of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who retained mobility levels. Many believe that mobility is vital to residents' well-being.

In Western Skilled Nursing & Therapy, 1.99 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is generally a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Western Skilled Nursing & Therapy, 13.04 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the health of residents.