Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center

In Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center, 5.77% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that suffered from 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 routinely caused by residents staying in one position for too long.

In Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center, 2.69% of Patients had Serious Falls

This statistic tells you the percentage of long-term residents who had falls resulting in serious injury. Falls can arise for a variety of reasons, but high rates of major falls may be a sign of poor nursing care.

In Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center, 0.56% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay residents that sustained urinary tract infections. While a higher rate infections could reflect poorly on a nursing home's hygiene protocols, it is difficult to compare between facilities due to differing reporting standards.

In Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center, 7.35% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be helpful for many patients, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In limited cases, increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center, 29.61% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents who were given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety medications are administered to residents experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center, 0.63% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents demonstrating symptoms of depression. Higher levels of depression may reveal lower quality care.

In Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center, 100% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center, 15.57% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and bathing. Many in the industry would argue that this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center, 17.62% of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term residents that remained mobile levels. Many in the industry would argue that the ability to move around is vital to patients physical and mental health.

In Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center, 0.03 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

Measures the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center, 17.62% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center, 9.05% 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 generally a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the quality of short-term care.

In Alpine Health and Rehabilitation Center, 66.45% of Resident

This metric measures the percent of short-term care patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Many in the industry believe that this is a measure of rehabilitation performance.