University Heights Health and Living Community

In University Heights Health and Living Community, 7.63% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint is is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents that suffer from new or worsened pressure ulcers. Many experts believe that pressure ulcers are an barometer of the quality of nursing care a nursing home provides.

In University Heights Health and Living Community, 3.89% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care. Better nursing care minimizes the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In University Heights Health and Living Community, 1.96% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are routinely linked to lower quality nursing care. However, this metric could also be misleading for some facilities due to varying reporting standards for these infections.

In University Heights Health and Living Community, 13.37% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are prescribed to residents for many medical conditions, such as cognitive disorders. Unfortunately, in some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In University Heights Health and Living Community, 21.6% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percent of patients who were prescribed antianxiety medications. These drugs are commonly given to residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In University Heights Health and Living Community, 12.38% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients exhibiting signs of depression. Increased rates of depression could be an indicator lower quality care.

In University Heights Health and Living Community, 91.56% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In University Heights Health and Living Community, 16.12% Percentage of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and bathing. Many in the industry believe this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In University Heights Health and Living Community, 17.5% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percent of patients who retained mobility levels over time. Retaining mobility is usually a great sign for residents' well-being.

In University Heights Health and Living Community, 1.36 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

Measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In University Heights Health and Living Community, 17.5 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In University Heights Health and Living Community, 11.23 Percentage of Patients

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

In University Heights Health and Living Community, 73.53% Percentage of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percent of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some would argue this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.