The Grove of Evanston L & R

In The Grove of Evanston L & R, 8.73% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are skin damage caused by remaining in the same position for too long.

In The Grove of Evanston L & R, 3.45% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure measures the percent of long-term patients which sustained falls which caused serious injury. We use this statistic in determining nursing grades.

In The Grove of Evanston L & R, 2.6% of Patients had UTIs

This gauges the percent of long-term residents which had urinary tract infections. Although more infections could reflect poorly on a facility's nursing care, it is problematic to compare different nursing homes due to facilities having inconsistent reporting standards.

In The Grove of Evanston L & R, 18.11% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In The Grove of Evanston L & R, 19.04% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term care patients who are prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are used to treat residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In The Grove of Evanston L & R, 30.45% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In The Grove of Evanston L & R, 87.4% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these vaccines vital to patient care.

In The Grove of Evanston L & R, 13.9% Percentage of Patients

This is the percent of residents that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's could indicate deterioration of a patient's medical condition.

In The Grove of Evanston L & R, 17.56% Percentage of Residents

This is the percent of patients who maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility is often a good sign for residents' health.

In The Grove of Evanston L & R, 1.66 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In The Grove of Evanston L & R, 17.56 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In The Grove of Evanston L & R, 11.82 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the overall quality of short-term care.

In The Grove of Evanston L & R, 71.65% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of independence with activities of daily living often correlates with superior rehabilitation.