Woodward Hills Nursing Center

In Woodward Hills Nursing Center, 8.78% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often caused by patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Woodward Hills Nursing Center, 2.9% of Patients had Serious Falls

This metric is an indication of the percentage of long-term patients which suffered a fall which resulted in severe injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but excessive numbers of falls could be an indication of poor nursing care.

In Woodward Hills Nursing Center, 2.36% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes linked to poorer hygiene.

In Woodward Hills Nursing Center, 13.11% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many residents, it is important to make sure these medications are being used only where medically required. In some cases, increased usage of these drugs may suggest that a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Woodward Hills Nursing Center, 18.81% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percent of long-term residents which are given antianxiety drugs. These medications are given to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Woodward Hills Nursing Center, 3.44% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents demonstrating signs of depression. Some would argue this is a measure of quality of care.

In Woodward Hills Nursing Center, 91.43% of Patients

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

In Woodward Hills Nursing Center, 12.1% Percentage of Patients

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

In Woodward Hills Nursing Center, 17.7% Percentage of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients that were able to retain mobility. Many believe that mobility is critical to residents' well-being.

In Woodward Hills Nursing Center, 1.47 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care.

In Woodward Hills Nursing Center, 17.7 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term care.

In Woodward Hills Nursing Center, 10.81 Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to gauge patient care during rehabilitation.

In Woodward Hills Nursing Center, 77.3% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term care residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher levels of performance with activities of daily living generally correlates with superior rehabilitation.