West Woods of Niles

In West Woods of Niles, 7.98% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents not being moved frequently enough. Better nursing protocols reduces the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In West Woods of Niles, 2.72% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to serious injuries are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care. Additional nurse staffing reduces the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In West Woods of Niles, 1.77% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients that had a urinary tract infection. While more infections may reflect poorly on a facility's nursing care, it is difficult to compare different nursing homes due to nursing homes having reporting standards.

In West Woods of Niles, 11.86% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of residents prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In some cases, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In West Woods of Niles, 25.81% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of patients given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are commonly used to treat patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In West Woods of Niles, 0% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term residents demonstrating depressive symptoms.

In West Woods of Niles, 99.86% of Patients

This is the percent of residents who were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In West Woods of Niles, 22.94% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and continence. Some would argue this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In West Woods of Niles, 20.81% of Residents

This indicates the percentage of residents who maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility is often a great sign for residents' health.

In West Woods of Niles, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

In West Woods of Niles, 20.81% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In West Woods of Niles, 7.91% of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In West Woods of Niles, 74.87% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of short-term care residents that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many in the industry believe that this is a reliable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.