Bella Terra Lombard

In Bella Terra Lombard, 8.73% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care can reduce the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Bella Terra Lombard, 3.45% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are considered by many experts to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls which result in injury are routinely the result of poor nursing care.

In Bella Terra Lombard, 2.6% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are routinely caused by a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this datapoint may also be misleading for some facilities due to different reporting standards for these infections.

In Bella Terra Lombard, 18.11% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is an indication of the percent of long-term patients taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean that a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Bella Terra Lombard, 19.04% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

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

In Bella Terra Lombard, 30.45% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care residents who are exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In Bella Terra Lombard, 87.4% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Bella Terra Lombard, 13.9% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term patients that needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and taking a bath.

In Bella Terra Lombard, 17.56% Percentage of Residents

Measures the percentage of long-term residents that were able to retain mobility. Some believe that mobility is vital to residents' mental and physical health.

In Bella Terra Lombard, 1.66 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Bella Terra Lombard, 17.56 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Bella Terra Lombard, 11.82 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the overall quality of short-term care.

In Bella Terra Lombard, 71.65% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term care patients who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.