Blue Ridge in Brookview House

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 9.68% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing protocols limits the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain pressure ulcers.

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

This is the percentage of residents that have had a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls resulting in injury are often the result of poor nursing care.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 3.26% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents who suffered from a urinary tract infection. These infections are sometimes associated with poorer hygiene.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 14.92% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This datapoint indicates the percentage of long-term residents taking antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs serve an important medical purpose, it is important to ensure these medications are being used only where medically required. In some cases, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 19.83% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of residents who were prescribed antianxiety medications. Antianxiety medications are administered to residents suffering from depression or anxiety.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 2.74% of Patients

This is the percent of patients showing depressive symptoms. High rates of depression could indicate a less hospitable environment.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 88.77% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 14.72% Percentage of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents that required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as getting dressed and bathing. Some argue that this is a reasonable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 22.47% Percentage of Residents

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients who were able to retain mobility.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 1.55 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of patient care. Staying out of the hospital is important to the physical well-being of nursing home residents.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 22.47 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 12.88 Percentage 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 medical emergencies is one way to measure patient care during rehabilitation.

In Blue Ridge in Brookview House, 72.67% Percentage of Resident

This is a measure of the percent of short-term care patients who experienced functional improvements.