Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center

In Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, 6.1% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of residents that have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin due to remaining in the same position for too long.

In Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, 4.82% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of residents who have had a fall resulting in serious injury.

In Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, 0.41% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely the result of facilities with lower levels of hygiene. More frequent bathing can reduce the number likelihood of residents sustaining infections. Keep in mind that this datapoint is sometimes skewed by the fact that facilities have different reporting standards for urinary tract infections.

In Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, 30.8% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many patients, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, 15.32% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents who were given antianxiety medications. These medications are typically given to patients experiencing anxiety and depression.

In Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, 0.88% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of residents who are exhibiting signs of depression. Higher rates of depression may reveal a lower level of care.

In Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, 82.19% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients who were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for nursing home residents, making these vaccines critical to patient health.

In Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, 20.45% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay residents who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and using the bathroom. Some believe that this is a measure of a resident's well-being.

In Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, 15.2% of Residents

This indicates the percent of patients who retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility is often a good sign for residents' health.

In Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, 15.2% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care.

In Blue Hills Health and Rehabilitation Center, 16.1% of Patients

This metric measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding emergency medical situations is one way to assess short-term care.