Oak Brook Health Care Center

In Oak Brook Health Care Center, 7.79% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely caused by patients staying in one position for too long.

In Oak Brook Health Care Center, 3.33% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint gauges the percentage of long-term stay patients who sustained falls which caused severe injury. This is one of the statistics we use in calculating nursing grades.

In Oak Brook Health Care Center, 1.51% of Patients had UTIs

This metric indicates the percent of long-term residents that had urinary tract infections. Although a higher rate of these infections could reflect poorly on a facility's hygiene protocols, it can be problematic to compare between facilities due to nursing homes having varying reporting standards.

In Oak Brook Health Care Center, 11.48% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients who were given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In limited cases, increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Oak Brook Health Care Center, 22.56% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure indicates the percent of long-term patients receiving antianxiety drugs.

In Oak Brook Health Care Center, 4.81% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents exhibiting signs of depression.

In Oak Brook Health Care Center, 94.64% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term stay residents who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for nursing home residents, making these vaccines indispensable.

In Oak Brook Health Care Center, 17.1% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate the decline of a resident's health.

In Oak Brook Health Care Center, 16.36% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents who maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility can be a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Oak Brook Health Care Center, 1.67 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Oak Brook Health Care Center, 16.36 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical abilities of residents.

In Oak Brook Health Care Center, 11.4 Percentage of Patients

This metric tracks the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to assess patient well-being during rehabilitation.

In Oak Brook Health Care Center, 66.86% Percentage of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percent of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some experts argue that this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.