Sierra View Care Center

In Sierra View Care Center, 7.79% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often the result of patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Sierra View Care Center, 1.84% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are considered to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls leading to injury are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Sierra View Care Center, 1.34% of Patients had UTIs

This metric gauges the percent of long-term care patients that sustained urinary tract infections. UTI's could be an indication of a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this datapoint can also be skewed for some nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In Sierra View Care Center, 10.3% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of long-term patients taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Sierra View Care Center, 13.84% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure is an indication of the percentage of long-term care patients receiving antianxiety drugs.

In Sierra View Care Center, 5.83% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents who are exhibiting signs of depression. Some experts would argue that this is a reasonable measure of patient quality of care.

In Sierra View Care Center, 95.65% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents who were administered the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Sierra View Care Center, 8.26% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and continence. Some experts would argue this is a reasonable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Sierra View Care Center, 10.41% Percentage of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who retained mobility levels. Many in the industry argue that the ability to move around is important for residents' health.

In Sierra View Care Center, 1.78 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding hospitalizations is key to maintaining the physical well-being of patients.

In Sierra View Care Center, 10.41 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care.

In Sierra View Care Center, 11.34 Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Sierra View Care Center, 79.12% Percentage of Resident

This is the percentage of short-term care residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of independence with activities of daily living often correlates with successful rehabilitation.