Blue Ridge in Brookview House

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 10.04% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are skin damage due to staying in one position for too long.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 3.49% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percent of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in severe injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls resulting in injury are often caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 3.54% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of residents that sustained a urinary tract infection. These infections may be linked to poor hygiene.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 8.08% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of patients who were given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many patients, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest that a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 26% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric indicates the percent of long-term residents who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. These medications are typically prescribed to patients experiencing anxiety or depression.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 8.96% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term patients showing symptoms of depression. Some argue that this is a reliable measure of resident quality of life.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 91.93% of Patients

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

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 12.75% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and using the bathroom.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 23.49% of Residents

This is the percent of residents that retained mobility levels over time. Optimizing mobility is often a good sign for residents' well-being.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the quality of care.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 23.49% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term patient care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of residents.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 11.57% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term patient care. There is a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the quality of care.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 64.08% of Resident

This is a measure of the percent of short-term stay residents that saw functional improvements.