Palo Alto Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center

In Palo Alto Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 7.62% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long.

In Palo Alto Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 1.67% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents that sustained a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls are routinely caused by poor nursing care.

In Palo Alto Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 1.21% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often the result of facilities with lower levels of hygiene. More frequent bathing can limit the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. We want to point out that this datapoint is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Palo Alto Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 10.06% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic medications. These drugs are used to treat several conditions, such as dementia.

In Palo Alto Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 13.91% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure measures the percent of long-term residents taking antianxiety drugs.

In Palo Alto Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 4.33% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients showing symptoms of depression. Increased rates of depression may be a sign lower quality care.

In Palo Alto Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 95.72% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these vaccines critical to patient health.

In Palo Alto Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 8.37% Percentage of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Palo Alto Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 14.05% Percentage of Residents

This metric measures the percent of long-term care patients who were able to retain mobility. Some argue that the ability to move around is important for patients mental and physical well-being.

In Palo Alto Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 14.05 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.

In Palo Alto Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 9.85 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the quality of care.

In Palo Alto Sub-Acute and Rehabilitation Center, 79.63% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint measures the percent of short-term residents that saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many in the industry would argue that this is a measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.