The Sequoias San Francisco

In The Sequoias San Francisco, 0% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In The Sequoias San Francisco, 2.33% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint tells you the percent of long-term stay residents that suffered a fall leading to severe injury. We use this statistic in determining our nursing scores.

In The Sequoias San Francisco, 0.83% of Patients had UTIs

This metric gauges the percentage of long-term stay patients who sustained UTI's. UTI's may be an indicator of poor nursing care. However, this datapoint may be skewed for certain nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for these infections.

In The Sequoias San Francisco, 5.43% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may mean that a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In The Sequoias San Francisco, 15.52% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint tells you the percentage of long-term stay residents taking antianxiety medications.

In The Sequoias San Francisco, 1.61% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents showing symptoms of depression. Many believe that this is a measure of quality of life.

In The Sequoias San Francisco, 85.68% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In The Sequoias San Francisco, 15.45% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In The Sequoias San Francisco, 20.61% of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients who were able to retain mobility.

In The Sequoias San Francisco, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Staying out of the hospital is important to preserving the physical health of nursing home residents.

In The Sequoias San Francisco, 20.61% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In The Sequoias San Francisco, 11.39% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care.

In The Sequoias San Francisco, 78.01% of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term residents that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with ADL's typically correlates with better rehabilitation.