Pacific Grove Healthcare Center

In Pacific Grove Healthcare Center, 4.76% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are routinely the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols limits the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Pacific Grove Healthcare Center, 0% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents that sustained a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls are routinely the result of poor nursing care.

In Pacific Grove Healthcare Center, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often linked to poor nursing care. Better nursing care can reduce the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Keep in mind that this statistic is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Pacific Grove Healthcare Center, 19.51% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure measures the percent of long-term stay residents taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Pacific Grove Healthcare Center, 14.15% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are given to residents suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Pacific Grove Healthcare Center, 0% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who are showing depressive symptoms.

In Pacific Grove Healthcare Center, 90.16% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term care patients that have received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these types of vaccines vital to patient care.

In Pacific Grove Healthcare Center, 11.43% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term patients that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and using the bathroom.

In Pacific Grove Healthcare Center, 9.06% of Residents

This is the percent of residents who retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility is usually a good sign for residents' health.

In Pacific Grove Healthcare Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. There is a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the quality of long-term care.

In Pacific Grove Healthcare Center, 9.06% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Pacific Grove Healthcare Center, 17.95% of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the quality of short-term care.

In Pacific Grove Healthcare Center, 59.02% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.