Charleston Rehab & Health Care Center

In Charleston Rehab & Health Care Center, 8.94% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percent of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also referred to as bed sores, are often the result of residents staying in one position for too long.

In Charleston Rehab & Health Care Center, 3.47% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients that have had a major fall. Falls resulting in major injury are considered to be an indicator of the quality of nursing care . Major falls are often caused by poor nursing care.

In Charleston Rehab & Health Care Center, 2.6% of Patients had UTIs

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who experienced UTI's. While more of these infections may reflect poorly on a nursing home's nursing care, it can be problematic to compare different facilities due to facilities having reporting standards.

In Charleston Rehab & Health Care Center, 18.4% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of residents given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many residents, it is important to confirm these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest that a facility is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Charleston Rehab & Health Care Center, 19.11% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients which are administered antianxiety drugs. These drugs are commonly used to treat residents suffering from anxiety and depression.

In Charleston Rehab & Health Care Center, 29.8% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients demonstrating signs of depression. Some experts argue that this is a measure of quality of life.

In Charleston Rehab & Health Care Center, 87.49% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay residents that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Charleston Rehab & Health Care Center, 14.23% Percentage of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term patients that needed increased assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and bathing. Some experts believe that this is a reliable measure of a resident's well-being.

In Charleston Rehab & Health Care Center, 19.34% Percentage of Residents

This indicates the percentage of residents that were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In Charleston Rehab & Health Care Center, 1.51 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care. There is typically a correlation between reduced hospitalizations and the quality of long-term care.

In Charleston Rehab & Health Care Center, 19.34 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and a nursing homes short-term rehabilitation performance.

In Charleston Rehab & Health Care Center, 11.45 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.

In Charleston Rehab & Health Care Center, 71.39% Percentage of Resident

This datapoint measures the percentage of short-term care patients that saw functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some experts would argue that this is a measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation performance.