Pacific Palms Healthcare

In Pacific Palms Healthcare, 7.45% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Pacific Palms Healthcare, 1.7% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure measures the percentage of long-term care patients who have experienced a fall which caused severe injury. We use this statistic in determining our nursing ratings.

In Pacific Palms Healthcare, 1.24% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of nursing care . UTI's are often the result of a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this statistic can also be skewed for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Pacific Palms Healthcare, 10.1% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure gauges the percent of long-term care patients receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs 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, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Pacific Palms Healthcare, 13.85% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of residents who were prescribed antianxiety medications. These drugs are typically used to treat patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Pacific Palms Healthcare, 4.64% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who are demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In Pacific Palms Healthcare, 95.44% of Patients

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

In Pacific Palms Healthcare, 7.92% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Pacific Palms Healthcare, 12.45% Percentage of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients who were able to retain mobility.

In Pacific Palms Healthcare, 1.61 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital is critical to preserving the physical health of patients.

In Pacific Palms Healthcare, 12.45 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Pacific Palms Healthcare, 9.83 Percentage of Patients

This metric tracks the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Pacific Palms Healthcare, 79.79% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of performance with activities of daily living typically correlates with successful rehabilitation services.