La Mesa Healthcare Center

In La Mesa Healthcare Center, 4% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long.

In La Mesa Healthcare Center, 0.44% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients that sustained a fall resulting in major injury.

In La Mesa Healthcare Center, 1.16% of Patients had UTIs

This figure gauges the percentage of long-term stay residents who have experienced a urinary tract infection. UTI's may be an indication of a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this statistic could also be skewed for certain facilities due to different reporting standards for infections.

In La Mesa Healthcare Center, 6.25% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In La Mesa Healthcare Center, 10.55% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients taking antianxiety drugs.

In La Mesa Healthcare Center, 7.69% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who are demonstrating depressive symptoms. High levels of depression could be an indicator a less hospitable environment.

In La Mesa Healthcare Center, 97.22% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these types of vaccines critical to patient health.

In La Mesa Healthcare Center, 8.9% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and taking a bath.

In La Mesa Healthcare Center, 17.04% of Residents

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

In La Mesa Healthcare Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In La Mesa Healthcare Center, 17.04% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care.

In La Mesa Healthcare Center, 11.5% of Patients

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

In La Mesa Healthcare Center, 77.42% of Resident

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