Westminster Commons

In Westminster Commons, 11.46% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This statistic indicates the percent of long-term residents that developed new or worsened pressure ulcers. We have found that pressure ulcers are a great measure of the quality of nursing care a facility provides.

In Westminster Commons, 1.21% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of residents who sustained a fall which resulted in major injury.

In Westminster Commons, 0.42% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely the result of nursing homes with worse hygiene protocols. More frequent bathing can limit the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Note that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have incongruent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Westminster Commons, 15.47% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many patients, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In some cases, increased usage of these drugs may indicate a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Westminster Commons, 17.92% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure is an indication of the percent of long-term patients which are given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are given to patients suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Westminster Commons, 0.46% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of residents who are showing signs of depression. Higher levels of depression may reveal lower quality care.

In Westminster Commons, 46.64% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients that were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for seniors, making these types of vaccines indispensable.

In Westminster Commons, 12.89% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay patients who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom. Many in the industry would argue this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Westminster Commons, 6.07% of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents that maintained mobility over time. Optimizing mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Westminster Commons, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Westminster Commons, 6.07% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Westminster Commons, 7.92% of Patients

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

In Westminster Commons, 80.36% of Resident

This is the percent of short-term stay patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of independence with activities of daily living typically correlates with successful rehabilitation.