West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center

In West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center, 14.86% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents who suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin resulting from remaining in one position for an excessive period of time.

In West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center, 1.44% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a fall resulting in severe injury.

In West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center, 0.36% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of long-term care residents which have had a urinary tract infection. Although a higher rate of these infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's hygiene protocols, it can be difficult to compare between facilities due to varying reporting standards.

In West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center, 13.43% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure indicates the percentage of long-term care patients taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In limited cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center, 15.42% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are given to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center, 6.69% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who are exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center, 97.81% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center, 18.86% of Patients

This is the percent of patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center, 30.33% of Residents

This metric measures the percent of long-term patients that retained mobility levels. Many in the industry argue that the ability to move around is important for patients health.

In West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center, 30.33% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term resident care. Staying out of the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of residents.

In West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center, 10.54% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the quality of short-term care.

In West Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center, 95.86% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.