Altercare of Alliance Center for Rehab & Nc

In Altercare of Alliance Center for Rehab & Nc, 4.6% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are skin damage caused by remaining in the same position for an excessive period of time.

In Altercare of Alliance Center for Rehab & Nc, 2.7% of Patients had Serious Falls

This figure is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents which have had a fall resulting in serious injury. We use this statistic in calculating nursing grades.

In Altercare of Alliance Center for Rehab & Nc, 0.77% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes linked to poor hygiene.

In Altercare of Alliance Center for Rehab & Nc, 15.1% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents given antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are prescribed to patients for a variety of conditions, including Alzheimer's or other dementias. Sadly, in limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may suggest a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Altercare of Alliance Center for Rehab & Nc, 33.64% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint indicates the percentage of long-term stay patients who are given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are commonly given to patients suffering from anxiety or depression.

In Altercare of Alliance Center for Rehab & Nc, 22.73% of Patients

This is the percent of patients exhibiting signs of depression. Increased levels of depression may reveal a less hospitable environment.

In Altercare of Alliance Center for Rehab & Nc, 66.48% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents that were administered the flu and pneumonia vaccines. High vaccination rates should be demanded by residents.

In Altercare of Alliance Center for Rehab & Nc, 11.43% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as moving around and bathing. Many believe that this is a reliable measure of a patient's well-being.

In Altercare of Alliance Center for Rehab & Nc, 10.81% of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term care residents that remained mobile levels. Many argue that the ability to move around is important for patients health.

In Altercare of Alliance Center for Rehab & Nc, 10.81% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. Keeping residents out of the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In Altercare of Alliance Center for Rehab & Nc, 8.03% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between reduced emergency room visits and the overall quality of care.

In Altercare of Alliance Center for Rehab & Nc, 85.06% of Resident

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