Mission Palms Healthcare Center

In Mission Palms Healthcare Center, 7.62% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin due to remaining in the same position for an excessive period of time.

In Mission Palms Healthcare Center, 1.67% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls are often caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Mission Palms Healthcare Center, 1.21% of Patients had UTIs

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term patients that have experienced a urinary tract infection. While a higher rate infections could reflect poorly on a nursing home's hygiene protocols, it can be problematic to compare different nursing homes due to reporting standards.

In Mission Palms Healthcare Center, 10.06% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic indicates the percentage of long-term patients receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In some cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Mission Palms Healthcare Center, 13.91% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint gauges the percent of long-term residents taking antianxiety drugs.

In Mission Palms Healthcare Center, 4.33% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents exhibiting depressive symptoms. High rates of depression could be an indicator a lower level of care.

In Mission Palms Healthcare Center, 95.72% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients that have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these types of vaccines critical to patient care.

In Mission Palms Healthcare Center, 8.37% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's could indicate the deterioration of a resident's medical condition.

In Mission Palms Healthcare Center, 14.05% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients who were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility can be a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Mission Palms Healthcare Center, 1.49 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Mission Palms Healthcare Center, 14.05 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between staying out of the hospital and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Mission Palms Healthcare Center, 9.85 Percentage of Patients

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

In Mission Palms Healthcare Center, 79.63% Percentage of Resident

This metric measures the percentage of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many believe that this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.