The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors

In The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors, 2% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This metric is is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients which suffer from pressure ulcers. We find that pressure ulcers are a solid barometer of a facility's nursing care quality.

In The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors, 8.89% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to severe injuries are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care . Falls are often caused by lower quality nursing care.

In The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often associated with worse hygiene protocols. Closer supervision can reduce the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. We want to point out that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for UTI's.

In The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors, 14.44% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors, 2.67% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric gauges the percentage of long-term stay residents which were given antianxiety medication. These medications are generally prescribed to patients suffering from anxiety or depression.

In The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors, 1.19% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term care patients exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors, 78.52% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors, 24% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living could be a sign of the erosion of a patient's well-being.

In The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors, 21.17% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents who were able to retain mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' well-being.

In The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care.

In The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors, 21.17% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors, 11.68% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In The Redwoods, a Community of Seniors, 76.07% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term stay patients who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many believe this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.