Alderson Convalescent Hospital

In Alderson Convalescent Hospital, 4.59% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who suffered from new or worsened pressure ulcers or bed sores. We factor in this statistic in computing both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Alderson Convalescent Hospital, 1.15% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is an indication of the percent of long-term care patients that sustained a fall which caused major injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of falls resulting in injuries could be an indication of poor nursing care.

In Alderson Convalescent Hospital, 0.68% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are routinely caused by worse hygiene protocols. Closer supervision limits the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Note that this datapoint is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for infections.

In Alderson Convalescent Hospital, 11.48% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of residents given antipsychotic medications. Antipsychotic drugs are given to residents for a variety of medical conditions, including dementia. Unfortunately, in some cases, increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Alderson Convalescent Hospital, 7.78% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are given to residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Alderson Convalescent Hospital, 0% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term care residents exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Alderson Convalescent Hospital, 100% of Patients

This is the percentage of residents who were given the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Alderson Convalescent Hospital, 22.29% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living could indicate decline of a patient's well-being.

In Alderson Convalescent Hospital, 26.29% of Residents

This metric tracks the percentage of long-term care residents who remained mobile levels. Many argue that mobility is vital to patients health.

In Alderson Convalescent Hospital, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is generally a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of long-term care.

In Alderson Convalescent Hospital, 26.29% of Residents Rehospitalized

Measures the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Alderson Convalescent Hospital, 15.26% of Patients

This indicates the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care.

In Alderson Convalescent Hospital, 76.3% of Resident

This is the percent of short-term care residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.