The Oaks

In The Oaks, 10.47% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also referred to as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing care limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In The Oaks, 1.23% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision. Better nursing protocols can minimize the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In The Oaks, 2.15% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes linked to inadequate hygiene.

In The Oaks, 12.37% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term patients which are given antipsychotic medication. Excessive reliance on these medications may mean a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents in scenarios where such medications aren't medically required. Nevertheless, some facilities may need to rely more on these drugs due to having more residents suffering from Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In The Oaks, 12.5% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients taking antianxiety medications.

In The Oaks, 4.58% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term residents who are showing signs of depression. Some experts believe that this is a measure of patient quality of care.

In The Oaks, 87.35% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents that were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for seniors, making these types of vaccines indispensable.

In The Oaks, 24.46% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and taking a bath. Some believe that this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In The Oaks, 10.99% of Residents

This tells you the percent of patients who remained mobile levels over time. Preserving mobility can be a great sign for residents' well-being.

In The Oaks, 10.99% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In The Oaks, 8.53% 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 a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the overall quality of care.

In The Oaks, 68.71% of Resident

Measures the percentage of short-term stay patients who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some would argue this is a reasonable measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.