Wilshire at Lakewood

In Wilshire at Lakewood, 9.32% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care minimizes the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In Wilshire at Lakewood, 3.98% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint is an indication of the percent of long-term care residents that have suffered a fall which caused severe injury. This is one of the statistics we use in computing nursing ratings.

In Wilshire at Lakewood, 3.42% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents who have had a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes associated with inadequate hygiene.

In Wilshire at Lakewood, 20.31% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint tells you the percentage of long-term patients taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Wilshire at Lakewood, 24.54% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric tells you the percent of long-term patients who are given antianxiety medication. These drugs are prescribed to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Wilshire at Lakewood, 4.11% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who are exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In Wilshire at Lakewood, 88.89% of Patients

This indicates the percent of patients who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Wilshire at Lakewood, 14.76% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and continence.

In Wilshire at Lakewood, 15.81% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percent of residents who retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility is often a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Wilshire at Lakewood, 1.64 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is typically a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of care.

In Wilshire at Lakewood, 15.81 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care. There is a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Wilshire at Lakewood, 11.79 Percentage of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the quality of nursing home care.

In Wilshire at Lakewood, 72.5% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.