Senior Care of Western Hills

In Senior Care of Western Hills, 7.17% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This metric measures the percentage of long-term patients which suffered from pressure ulcers. We have found that pressure ulcers are a great barometer of quality of care.

In Senior Care of Western Hills, 3.38% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who suffered a fall leading to serious injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of major falls may be a sign of lower quality nursing care.

In Senior Care of Western Hills, 1.52% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely linked to a facility with worst hygiene practices. Nevertheless, this metric can also be misleading for certain facilities due to different reporting standards for UTI's.

In Senior Care of Western Hills, 10.14% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients given antipsychotic drugs. These medications are sometimes used for a variety of conditions, such as cognitive disorders.

In Senior Care of Western Hills, 22.67% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are given to patients experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Senior Care of Western Hills, 4.84% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients exhibiting signs of depression. Higher levels of depression may reveal a lower level of care.

In Senior Care of Western Hills, 93.69% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Senior Care of Western Hills, 17.58% Percentage of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Senior Care of Western Hills, 13.47% Percentage of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term stay patients that maintained mobility. Many in the industry believe that the ability to move around is important for residents' physical and mental health.

In Senior Care of Western Hills, 1.89 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Staying out of the hospital is key to preserving the physical health of residents.

In Senior Care of Western Hills, 13.47 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Senior Care of Western Hills, 11.91 Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Senior Care of Western Hills, 66.29% Percentage of Resident

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