Valley Skilled Nursing Center

In Valley Skilled Nursing Center, 7.45% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are often caused by residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care can minimize the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Valley Skilled Nursing Center, 1.7% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents that suffered from a fall which caused severe injury.

In Valley Skilled Nursing Center, 1.24% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often linked to a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this statistic can be skewed for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for these infections.

In Valley Skilled Nursing Center, 10.1% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many patients, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Valley Skilled Nursing Center, 13.85% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This statistic is an indication of the percent of long-term patients who are administered antianxiety drugs. These medications are generally used to treat residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Valley Skilled Nursing Center, 4.64% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who are showing signs of depression.

In Valley Skilled Nursing Center, 95.44% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Valley Skilled Nursing Center, 7.92% Percentage of Patients

This is the percent of patients who needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living may be a sign of erosion of a patient's well-being.

In Valley Skilled Nursing Center, 12.45% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients who maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Valley Skilled Nursing Center, 1.61 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. There is usually a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the quality of care.

In Valley Skilled Nursing Center, 12.45 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Valley Skilled Nursing Center, 9.83 Percentage of Patients

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

In Valley Skilled Nursing Center, 79.79% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of short-term residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many in the industry argue that this is a reasonable measure of rehabilitation services.