Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center

In Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center, 6.98% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

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

In Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center, 2.33% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percentage of residents who have had a major fall. Falls leading to major injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be an indicator of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls which result in injury are often caused by lower levels of patient supervision.

In Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center, 2.87% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percent of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are often linked to poor nursing care. However, this datapoint can be misleading for certain nursing homes due to inconsistent reporting standards for UTI's.

In Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center, 32.75% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percent of patients prescribed antipsychotic medications. These medications may be used for treating several conditions, including cognitive disorders.

In Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center, 29.02% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of patients who were given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically prescribed to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center, 6.83% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percentage of long-term stay patients who are exhibiting signs of depression.

In Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center, 98.51% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term residents who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be very dangerous for seniors, making these vaccines critical to patient safety.

In Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center, 20.64% of Patients

This is the percent of patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time.

In Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center, 23.06% of Residents

This is the percent of patients who were able to retain mobility over time. Preserving mobility is usually a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This metric tracks the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is key to preserving the physical well-being of patients.

In Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center, 23.06% of Residents Rehospitalized

This tells you the number of times residents are rehospitalized per thousand days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and a nursing home's quality of short-term rehabilitation.

In Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center, 13.23% of Patients

This metric measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to assess patient care during rehabilitation.

In Cherokee County Health and Rehabilitation Center, 78.19% of Resident

This tells you the percentage of short-term stay patients who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.