Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home

In Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home, 7.45% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure measures the percentage of long-term residents who suffered from new or worsened pressure ulcers. Many experts believe that pressure ulcers are a reliable indicator of the quality of nursing care a nursing home provides.

In Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home, 1.7% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint indicates the percent of long-term stay residents who had a fall resulting in severe injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries may be an indicator of poor nursing care.

In Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home, 1.24% of Patients had UTIs

This statistic measures the percentage of long-term care patients which experienced a UTI. While a higher rate infections could reflect poorly on a facility's nursing care, it can be difficult to compare different facilities due to nursing homes having varying reporting standards.

In Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home, 10.1% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home, 13.85% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients who were given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are given to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home, 4.64% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home, 95.44% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents that have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these types of vaccines vital to patient care.

In Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home, 7.92% Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care residents who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and taking a bath.

In Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home, 12.45% Percentage of Residents

Measures the percent of long-term stay residents who were able to retain mobility.

In Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home, 12.45 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between staying out of the hospital and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home, 9.83 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care.

In Kearny Mesa Convalescent and Nursing Home, 79.79% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of short-term care residents who experienced functional improvements.