Lakewest Rehabilitation and Skilled Care

In Lakewest Rehabilitation and Skilled Care, 7.94% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Lakewest Rehabilitation and Skilled Care, 3.28% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients who suffered from a fall leading to severe injury.

In Lakewest Rehabilitation and Skilled Care, 1.64% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who sustained a UTI. While a higher rate infections could reflect poorly on a facility's cleanliness, it is difficult to compare between nursing homes due to facilities having varying reporting standards.

In Lakewest Rehabilitation and Skilled Care, 11.75% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are given to patients for a variety of medical conditions, including cognitive disorders. Unfortunately, in some cases, increased usage of these drugs may indicate a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Lakewest Rehabilitation and Skilled Care, 22.77% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay residents that were administered antianxiety drugs. These drugs are generally given to residents suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Lakewest Rehabilitation and Skilled Care, 4.66% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who are showing signs of depression. Some experts would argue that this is a reasonable measure of quality of life.

In Lakewest Rehabilitation and Skilled Care, 94.73% of Patients

This is the percent of residents that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Lakewest Rehabilitation and Skilled Care, 17.29% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and continence. Many in the industry argue this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Lakewest Rehabilitation and Skilled Care, 18.08% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a good sign for residents' health.

In Lakewest Rehabilitation and Skilled Care, 1.58 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In Lakewest Rehabilitation and Skilled Care, 18.08 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Lakewest Rehabilitation and Skilled Care, 11.87 Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to gauge patient care during rehabilitation.

In Lakewest Rehabilitation and Skilled Care, 66.73% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint measures the percentage of short-term stay residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many in the industry believe that this is a reliable measure of a facility's rehabilitation services.