RCFEs & Assisted Living Facilities
Integrated pharmacy services that protect your residents, support your staff, and keep your facility compliant.
The Challenge
Medication Risk in Senior Living
Medication-related harm is a leading, preventable driver of loss of independence among older adults in senior communities.
Falls & Fractures: The Primary Threat
Falls represent the single most frequent medication-related adverse event leading to hospitalization and permanent loss of independence. About 20% of medication-related hospitalizations involve a fall, commonly linked to sedatives, antihypertensives, anticholinergics, and polypharmacy.
Among adults 70+ with hip fractures, roughly 50% are discharged to skilled nursing. Many never return to independent living.
Other Drivers of Decline
Delirium & Confusion: Anticholinergics, sedatives, opioids
Hypoglycemia: Insulin, sulfonylureas in older adults
Hypotension & Syncope: Antihypertensives, diuretics
Acute Kidney Injury: NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors, diuretics
Bleeding Events: Anticoagulants and interactions
Sedation & Decline: Cumulative sedative burden
Our Approach
Pharmacist-Led Medication Review
Structured pharmacist intervention addresses the specific drivers of medication-related harm.
Review & Identify
Drug-drug interaction screening
Drug-disease contraindications
Cumulative sedative burden assessment
Optimize & Simplify
Deprescribing when appropriate
Age-appropriate dose adjustments
Regimen simplification
Educate & Support
Resident medication education
Adherence support & packaging
Ongoing monitoring
Goal: Fewer falls. Fewer hospitalizations. Residents staying independent longer.
Business Case
The Financial Impact of Pharmacy Integration
Medication safety is not only a clinical imperative. It is a strategic business decision.
A Tale of Two Facilities
Consider two comparable 40-resident facilities. One uses a standard non-integrated pharmacy. The other partners with Western Avenue Pharmacy.
| Metric | Non-Integrated | With WAP |
|---|---|---|
| Avg. medications per resident | 8.2 | 6.4 |
| Residents on high-risk meds | 62% | 38% |
| Fall-related ER transfers/yr | 14 | 6 |
| Medication-related hospitalizations | 8 | 3 |
| State survey citations | 4 findings | 0 findings |
| Family satisfaction | 72% | 94% |
| Avg. length of stay | 18 months | 26 months |
Estimated Annual Savings: $144,500+
Through reduced hospitalizations, fewer ER transfers, recovered bed-days, and avoided citations.
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