West Hickory Haven

In West Hickory Haven, 11.67% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are routinely the result of patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

In West Hickory Haven, 4.04% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint indicates the percentage of long-term residents that experienced a fall which caused major injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries may be a sign of poor nursing care.

In West Hickory Haven, 3.11% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely caused by worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this metric can be misleading for some nursing homes due to varying reporting standards for these infections.

In West Hickory Haven, 14.34% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many residents, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In West Hickory Haven, 12.6% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents that were given antianxiety drugs. These medications are commonly used to treat residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In West Hickory Haven, 1.14% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay residents showing symptoms of depression.

In West Hickory Haven, 98.55% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In West Hickory Haven, 16.81% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term care residents that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and taking a bath. Some believe that this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In West Hickory Haven, 17.45% of Residents

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

In West Hickory Haven, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of care. There is a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the overall quality of long-term care.

In West Hickory Haven, 17.45% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In West Hickory Haven, 4.63% of Patients

This metric tracks the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In West Hickory Haven, 75.76% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term care patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.