Westward Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation

In Westward Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation, 7.17% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin resulting from remaining in the same position for an excessive period of time.

In Westward Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation, 3.38% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injuries are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision. Additional nurse staffing reduces the number of major falls sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Westward Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation, 1.52% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections may be linked to poor hygiene.

In Westward Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation, 10.14% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric indicates the percent of long-term stay residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. High levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents in scenarios where such drugs are not medically required. Nevertheless, some nursing homes need to rely more on these medications due to an increased number of residents suffering from Alzheimer's or other dementias.

In Westward Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation, 22.67% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint gauges the percent of long-term stay residents taking antianxiety drugs.

In Westward Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation, 4.84% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who are demonstrating depressive symptoms. Increased rates of depression could be an indicator lower quality care.

In Westward Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation, 93.69% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay residents that were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home residents, making these types of vaccines critical to patient safety.

In Westward Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation, 17.58% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and eating. Some believe that this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Westward Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation, 13.47% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percentage of residents that retained mobility levels over time. Retaining mobility is usually a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Westward Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation, 1.89 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Westward Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation, 13.47 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Westward Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation, 11.91 Percentage of Patients

This metric tracks the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to assess patient care during rehabilitation.

In Westward Trails Nursing and Rehabilitation, 66.29% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term stay residents who saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of independence with ADL's often correlates with better rehabilitation services.