Pleasant Valley Nursing Center

In Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, 8% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure is is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents which suffered from pressure ulcers. We find that pressure ulcers are an indicator of the quality of nursing care a nursing home provides.

In Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, 4.67% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are often linked to poor nursing care. Better nursing care minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, 2.71% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are often the result of lower quality nursing care. Additional nurse staffing can limit the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, 19.63% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, 21.49% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents who were given antianxiety medications. These medications are commonly prescribed to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, 0.35% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents demonstrating signs of depression. Increased levels of depression could imply a lower level of care.

In Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, 79.3% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients that were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home residents, making these vaccines vital to patient safety.

In Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, 7.88% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term stay patients that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and taking a bath.

In Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, 10.31% of Residents

This is the percentage of patients who maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, 0.02 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 critical to the physical well-being of residents.

In Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, 10.31% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term resident care.

In Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, 14.86% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Pleasant Valley Nursing Center, 75.15% of Resident

This datapoint measures the percent of short-term stay patients who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many in the industry would argue this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.