Alleghany Health and Rehab

In Alleghany Health and Rehab, 8.72% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be an indicator of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also called bed sores, are routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long.

In Alleghany Health and Rehab, 3.64% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents that have had a major fall. Falls leading to serious injury are considered by many experts to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls which result in injury are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Alleghany Health and Rehab, 2.55% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections could be associated with insufficient hygiene.

In Alleghany Health and Rehab, 13.56% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric indicates the percent of long-term care residents which are administered antipsychotic medication. Increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents in situations where such medications aren't medically indicated. Nevertheless, some facilities need to rely more on these drugs due to an increased number of residents suffering from cognitive disorders.

In Alleghany Health and Rehab, 20.28% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of residents given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are given to residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Alleghany Health and Rehab, 3.63% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who are showing depressive symptoms. Increased rates of depression may be a sign lower quality care.

In Alleghany Health and Rehab, 91.12% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. High vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Alleghany Health and Rehab, 16.48% Percentage of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and eating.

In Alleghany Health and Rehab, 21.22% Percentage of Residents

This metric tracks the percentage of long-term patients who were able to retain mobility. Some would argue that mobility is critical to patients health.

In Alleghany Health and Rehab, 1.29 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. There is usually a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the quality of nursing home care.

In Alleghany Health and Rehab, 21.22 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Alleghany Health and Rehab, 11.62 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of short-term care.

In Alleghany Health and Rehab, 75.54% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint measures the percent of short-term residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many believe this is a reasonable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.