Valley Health Services

In Valley Health Services, 9.62% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long.

In Valley Health Services, 3.04% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are routinely the result of poor nursing care. More supervision can limit the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Valley Health Services, 2.08% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . UTI's are often the result of a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this statistic may be misleading for some facilities due to different reporting standards for UTI's.

In Valley Health Services, 11.61% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure is an indication of the percentage of long-term residents receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In limited cases, increased usage of these drugs may indicate a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Valley Health Services, 13.28% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These drugs are commonly used to treat residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Valley Health Services, 13.6% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients exhibiting depressive symptoms. High rates of depression may be an indicator a less hospitable environment.

In Valley Health Services, 91.89% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Valley Health Services, 14.66% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and continence.

In Valley Health Services, 18.82% Percentage of Residents

This metric measures the percentage of long-term residents that were able to retain mobility.

In Valley Health Services, 1.2 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. There is a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Valley Health Services, 18.82 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the health of residents.

In Valley Health Services, 8.77 Percentage of Patients

Measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Valley Health Services, 74.71% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of performance with activities of daily living generally correlates with successful rehabilitation.