Avera Brady Health and Rehab

In Avera Brady Health and Rehab, 7.28% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This metric tells you the percent of long-term stay residents who suffered from pressure ulcers or bed sores. We factor in this statistic in computing both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Avera Brady Health and Rehab, 4.89% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls which result in injury are often the result of poor nursing care.

In Avera Brady Health and Rehab, 3.77% of Patients had UTIs

This datapoint indicates the percent of long-term stay residents that suffered from a urinary tract infection. Although more of these infections could reflect poorly on a facility's hygiene protocols, it can be difficult to compare different nursing homes due to facilities having inconsistent reporting standards.

In Avera Brady Health and Rehab, 21.57% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This tells you the percent of residents who were given antipsychotic drugs. Antipsychotic medications are given to patients for a variety of medical conditions, including cognitive disorders. Sadly, in some cases, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a facility is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Avera Brady Health and Rehab, 15.08% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percentage of residents given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are commonly prescribed to residents experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Avera Brady Health and Rehab, 7.26% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term care residents who are demonstrating depressive symptoms.

In Avera Brady Health and Rehab, 96.44% of Patients

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

In Avera Brady Health and Rehab, 16.45% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents that required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with ADL's could indicate erosion of a patient's medical condition.

In Avera Brady Health and Rehab, 16.22% Percentage of Residents

This metric measures the percentage of long-term stay residents that maintained mobility. Many argue that mobility is important for patients well-being.

In Avera Brady Health and Rehab, 1.2 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Avera Brady Health and Rehab, 16.22 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Avera Brady Health and Rehab, 13.35 Percentage of Patients

This is the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care.

In Avera Brady Health and Rehab, 84.99% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term patients who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. High levels of autonomy with activities of daily living generally correlates with higher quality rehabilitation services.