Waterman Canyon Post-Acute

In Waterman Canyon Post-Acute, 11.6% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are routinely the result of patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Waterman Canyon Post-Acute, 1.37% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint indicates the percent of long-term stay residents that experienced falls resulting in serious injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries could be an indication of poor nursing care.

In Waterman Canyon Post-Acute, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This figure gauges the percentage of long-term residents who suffered from urinary tract infections. UTI's may be an indicator of a facility with worst hygiene practices. Nevertheless, this datapoint could be misleading for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Waterman Canyon Post-Acute, 4.77% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic drugs are given to patients for many conditions, such as dementia. Tragically, in some cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Waterman Canyon Post-Acute, 24.9% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure measures the percentage of long-term patients who are given antianxiety medication. These medications are typically prescribed to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Waterman Canyon Post-Acute, 7.74% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who are exhibiting symptoms of depression. High rates of depression may be an indicator a lower level of care.

In Waterman Canyon Post-Acute, 100% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who have received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Waterman Canyon Post-Acute, 6.39% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and taking a bath. Many in the industry believe this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Waterman Canyon Post-Acute, 6.84% of Residents

This is the percent of patients who retained mobility levels over time. Retaining mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Waterman Canyon Post-Acute, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Waterman Canyon Post-Acute, 6.84% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Waterman Canyon Post-Acute, 17.3% of Patients

This datapoint measures the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to gauge the well-being of patients during rehabilitation.

In Waterman Canyon Post-Acute, 71.2% of Resident

This tells you the percent of short-term residents that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of independence with ADL's generally correlates with better rehabilitation services.