Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center

In Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, 10.09% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are skin damage resulting from staying in the same position for an excessive period of time.

In Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, 3.86% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents that suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in major injuries are often associated with lower quality nursing care. More supervision can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, 3.21% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections could be associated with poorer hygiene.

In Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, 11.74% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, 22.05% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric indicates the percentage of long-term patients who were administered antianxiety drugs. These medications are generally given to patients suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, 3.01% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percentage of long-term residents exhibiting signs of depression. Some argue this is a reliable measure of patient quality of care.

In Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, 87.89% of Patients

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

In Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, 18.87% Percentage of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as moving around and continence.

In Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, 24.57% Percentage of Residents

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

In Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, 1.39 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care.

In Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, 24.57 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care.

In Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, 11.81 Percentage of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, 72.58% Percentage of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term residents who experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of performance with ADL's generally correlates with superior rehabilitation.