Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center – Kalamazoo Avenue

In Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center – Kalamazoo Avenue, 6.91% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin due to remaining in the same position for an excessive period of time.

In Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center – Kalamazoo Avenue, 1.35% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are considered by many experts to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls leading to injury are routinely the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center – Kalamazoo Avenue, 2.93% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often caused by a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this statistic may also be misleading for certain nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center – Kalamazoo Avenue, 14.71% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may mean that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center – Kalamazoo Avenue, 23.28% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This measures the percent of long-term residents taking antianxiety drugs.

In Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center – Kalamazoo Avenue, 0.24% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who are exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center – Kalamazoo Avenue, 98.16% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center – Kalamazoo Avenue, 6.88% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living may indicate erosion of a patient's health.

In Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center – Kalamazoo Avenue, 8.77% of Residents

This indicates the percentage of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center – Kalamazoo Avenue, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric measures the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Staying out of the hospital is key to maintaining the physical health of nursing home residents.

In Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center – Kalamazoo Avenue, 8.77% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center – Kalamazoo Avenue, 2.5% of Patients

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

In Spectrum Health Rehab and Nursing Center – Kalamazoo Avenue, 83.61% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of autonomy with ADL's generally correlates with better rehabilitation.