Oak Park

In Oak Park, 9.43% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely caused by patients staying in one position for too long.

In Oak Park, 3.42% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric tells you the percent of long-term care patients who have sustained falls resulting in serious injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries may be a sign of lower levels of patient supervision.

In Oak Park, 3.36% of Patients had UTIs

This metric indicates the percent of long-term patients who have had urinary tract infections. UTI's could be an indicator of a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this statistic could be skewed for certain facilities due to varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Oak Park, 19.38% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents given antipsychotic drugs. These drugs are sometimes used to treat a variety of medical conditions, such as Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Oak Park, 23.22% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients who were prescribed antianxiety medications. These medications are generally given to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Oak Park, 1.24% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients exhibiting signs of depression.

In Oak Park, 91.17% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents who have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Oak Park, 13.58% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and taking a bath. Many in the industry believe this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Oak Park, 14.98% Percentage of Residents

Measures the percent of long-term care residents that were able to retain mobility. Many in the industry believe that the ability to move around is vital to residents' health.

In Oak Park, 1.81 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is important to maintaining the physical health of patients.

In Oak Park, 14.98 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care. There is a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.