Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehabilitation

In Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehabilitation, 2.48% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are routinely caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehabilitation, 4.05% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of long-term patients who sustained falls which resulted in serious injury. This is one of the statistics we use in calculating our nursing scores.

In Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehabilitation, 0.61% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percent of patients that sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered to be a measure of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often caused by worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this datapoint can also be misleading for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehabilitation, 3.47% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This measures the percent of long-term care residents who are administered antipsychotic drugs. Excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents in situations where such medications aren't medically required. Nevertheless, some nursing homes need to rely on these medications due to an increased number of patients with dementia.

In Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehabilitation, 25.77% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is an indication of the percent of long-term stay patients taking antianxiety medications.

In Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehabilitation, 16.97% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term residents showing symptoms of depression. Some experts would argue that this is a reasonable measure of quality of life.

In Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehabilitation, 98.69% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay residents that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for seniors, making these vaccines vital to patient safety.

In Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehabilitation, 25.32% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who required increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living could be a sign of erosion of a resident's well-being.

In Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehabilitation, 10.43% of Residents

This tells you the percentage of patients who were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility can be a good sign for residents' health.

In Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehabilitation, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This tells you the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of patient care. There is typically a correlation between having fewer hospitalizations and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehabilitation, 10.43% of Residents Rehospitalized

This is the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehabilitation, 5.57% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. There is typically a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the quality of rehabilitation.

In Bluebonnet Nursing and Rehabilitation, 36.6% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of short-term stay patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Many believe that this is a reasonable measure of rehabilitation performance.