Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab

In Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab, 7.45% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab, 1.7% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure measures the percent of long-term patients who have suffered a fall leading to serious injury. This is one of the statistics we use in determining nursing grades.

In Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab, 1.24% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely linked to poor nursing care. Better hygiene protocols can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. We want to point out that this statistic is affected by by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for these infections.

In Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab, 10.1% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab, 13.85% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term patients taking antianxiety medications.

In Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab, 4.64% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients demonstrating symptoms of depression.

In Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab, 95.44% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab, 7.92% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and taking a bath. Many in the industry would argue that this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab, 12.45% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percent of patients that maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility is often a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab, 1.61 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is critical to maintaining the physical health of nursing home residents.

In Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab, 12.45 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab, 9.83 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of care.

In Palomar Heights Post Acute Rehab, 79.79% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint measures the percentage of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements.