Alpha Health & Rehab of Greer

In Alpha Health & Rehab of Greer, 3.93% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This datapoint indicates the percentage of long-term residents who developed new or worsened pressure ulcers or bed sores. We factor in this statistic in computing both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Alpha Health & Rehab of Greer, 0.93% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of patients who have had a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Alpha Health & Rehab of Greer, 0.49% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients who suffered from a urinary tract infection. UTI's are often associated with poor nursing care. Better hygiene protocols minimizes the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Note that this statistic is affected by by the fact that facilities have incongruent reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Alpha Health & Rehab of Greer, 16.24% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This metric is an indication of the percentage of long-term care patients receiving antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In limited cases, excessive reliance on these medications may mean a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Alpha Health & Rehab of Greer, 36.34% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of patients given antianxiety medications. These drugs are generally given to residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Alpha Health & Rehab of Greer, 6.68% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients demonstrating depressive symptoms.

In Alpha Health & Rehab of Greer, 94.88% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be fatal for seniors, making these vaccines critical to patient well-being.

In Alpha Health & Rehab of Greer, 19.63% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as getting dressed and taking a bath. Some experts argue that this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Alpha Health & Rehab of Greer, 17.42% of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents who remained mobile levels. Many would argue that the ability to move around is vital to residents' mental and physical well-being.

In Alpha Health & Rehab of Greer, 0.54 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In Alpha Health & Rehab of Greer, 17.42% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Alpha Health & Rehab of Greer, 27.36% 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 patient care.

In Alpha Health & Rehab of Greer, 83.03% of Resident

This metric is a measure of the percentage of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements.