Valley Vista Nursing and Transitional Care

In Valley Vista Nursing and Transitional Care, 7.45% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols minimizes the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Valley Vista Nursing and Transitional Care, 1.7% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are routinely caused by lower levels of patient supervision. Additional nurse staffing minimizes the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Valley Vista Nursing and Transitional Care, 1.24% of Patients had UTIs

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who have had a UTI. UTI's could be an indicator of a nursing home with worse hygiene protocols. However, this statistic could also be skewed for certain facilities due to varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Valley Vista Nursing and Transitional Care, 10.1% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is a measure of the percent of long-term patients taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Valley Vista Nursing and Transitional Care, 13.85% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. These drugs are typically prescribed to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Valley Vista Nursing and Transitional Care, 4.64% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who are showing signs of depression. Some would argue that this is a reliable measure of resident quality of life.

In Valley Vista Nursing and Transitional Care, 95.44% of Patients

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

In Valley Vista Nursing and Transitional Care, 7.92% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living may indicate erosion of a resident's medical condition.

In Valley Vista Nursing and Transitional Care, 12.45% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients who remained mobile levels over time. Retaining mobility is usually a great sign for residents' health.

In Valley Vista Nursing and Transitional Care, 1.61 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care.

In Valley Vista Nursing and Transitional Care, 12.45 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care.

In Valley Vista Nursing and Transitional Care, 9.83 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of rehabilitation.