The Heights of North Houston

In The Heights of North Houston, 8.57% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by patients not being moved frequently enough.

In The Heights of North Houston, 4.11% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term stay residents which have suffered a fall leading to serious injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries may be a sign of poor nursing care.

In The Heights of North Houston, 1.33% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. These infections could be associated with poorer hygiene.

In The Heights of North Houston, 5.92% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic medications are given to residents for many conditions, such as dementia. Unfortunately, in some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may indicate a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In The Heights of North Houston, 25.82% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint is an indication of the percent of long-term care residents taking antianxiety medications.

In The Heights of North Houston, 0.66% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term residents exhibiting signs of depression.

In The Heights of North Houston, 97.24% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In The Heights of North Houston, 21.89% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In The Heights of North Houston, 8.76% of Residents

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care residents who remained mobile levels. Many argue that the ability to move around is important for residents' mental and physical well-being.

In The Heights of North Houston, 0.05 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the overall quality of care.

In The Heights of North Houston, 8.76% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between staying out of the hospital and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In The Heights of North Houston, 10.46% of Patients

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

In The Heights of North Houston, 78.45% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term patients that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some experts would argue this is a reasonable measure of rehabilitation services.