Barrow Creek Health and Rehab

In Barrow Creek Health and Rehab, 8.16% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often caused by residents staying in one position for too long.

In Barrow Creek Health and Rehab, 4% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are often the result of lower levels of patient supervision. Closer supervision can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Barrow Creek Health and Rehab, 2.3% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely associated with facilities with worst hygiene practices. Better hygiene protocols limits the number of UTI's sustained by residents in a nursing home. Keep in mind that this metric is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have varying reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Barrow Creek Health and Rehab, 12.13% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure indicates the percent of long-term patients who are given antipsychotic medication. High levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents in scenarios where such medications aren't medically indicated. However, some facilities need to rely more on these drugs due to having more residents suffering from cognitive disorders.

In Barrow Creek Health and Rehab, 21.55% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients who were given antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are prescribed to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Barrow Creek Health and Rehab, 2.07% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients who are exhibiting depressive symptoms.

In Barrow Creek Health and Rehab, 95.87% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents that received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Barrow Creek Health and Rehab, 11.98% Percentage of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living may indicate decline of a patient's health.

In Barrow Creek Health and Rehab, 12.63% Percentage of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term care patients who were able to retain mobility.

In Barrow Creek Health and Rehab, 1.81 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care. There is usually a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of nursing home care.

In Barrow Creek Health and Rehab, 12.63 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Barrow Creek Health and Rehab, 12.62 Percentage of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is typically a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the quality of nursing home care.

In Barrow Creek Health and Rehab, 77.48% Percentage of Resident

This is the percent of short-term stay residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.