Vasona Creek Healthcare Center

In Vasona Creek Healthcare Center, 12.42% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term care patients which are suffering from new or worsened pressure ulcers or bed sores. We use this statistic in calculating our nursing grades.

In Vasona Creek Healthcare Center, 1.56% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls which result in injury are routinely the result of poor nursing care.

In Vasona Creek Healthcare Center, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term residents that have suffered from urinary tract infections. Although a higher rate of these infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's cleanliness, it can be problematic to compare between facilities due to nursing homes having reporting standards.

In Vasona Creek Healthcare Center, 10.87% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents who were given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Vasona Creek Healthcare Center, 9.24% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay patients that are prescribed antianxiety medication. These drugs are given to residents experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Vasona Creek Healthcare Center, 9.22% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who are demonstrating signs of depression.

In Vasona Creek Healthcare Center, 99.43% of Patients

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

In Vasona Creek Healthcare Center, 4.05% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term patients that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and taking a bath.

In Vasona Creek Healthcare Center, 9.31% of Residents

This tells you the percent of patients that were able to retain mobility over time. Retaining mobility is usually a good sign for residents' health.

In Vasona Creek Healthcare Center, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care.

In Vasona Creek Healthcare Center, 9.31% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Vasona Creek Healthcare Center, 14.22% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the quality of nursing home care.

In Vasona Creek Healthcare Center, 87.38% of Resident

This metric measures the percentage of short-term patients that saw functional improvements.