Heritage Hall West

In Heritage Hall West, 6.34% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care can minimize the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Heritage Hall West, 2.85% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint gauges the percentage of long-term stay patients which sustained falls which caused serious injury. This is one of the statistics we use in determining nursing grades.

In Heritage Hall West, 2.77% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often associated with nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. Closer supervision minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. Keep in mind that this statistic is affected by by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Heritage Hall West, 14.4% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Heritage Hall West, 20.43% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are administered to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Heritage Hall West, 8.48% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients showing signs of depression.

In Heritage Hall West, 79.3% of Patients

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

In Heritage Hall West, 12.33% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Heritage Hall West, 20.4% of Residents

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who were able to retain mobility. Some would argue that the ability to move around is vital to residents' health.

In Heritage Hall West, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Heritage Hall West, 20.4% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Heritage Hall West, 7.05% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Heritage Hall West, 78.87% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many argue that this is a reliable measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.