Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

In Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 11.35% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are routinely the result of residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 2.38% of Patients had Serious Falls

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term care patients that had a fall which resulted in severe injury. We use this statistic in calculating our nursing grades.

In Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 0% of Patients had UTIs

This indicates the percentage of patients who sustained a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many experts to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. UTI's are routinely associated with a facility with lower levels of hygiene. However, this statistic may also be misleading for certain facilities due to different reporting standards for infections.

In Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 3.85% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents given antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many patients, it is important to confirm these medications are being used appropriately. In some cases, increased usage of these drugs may indicate that a nursing home is using these drugs to subdue residents.

In Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 18% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This is the percentage of patients given antianxiety medications. Antianxiety drugs are administered to residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 0.42% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who are demonstrating signs of depression. Many argue this is a reasonable measure of resident quality of life.

In Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 94.09% of Patients

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

In Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 7.25% of Patients

This tells you the percent of patients who required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Higher levels of dependence on staff for assistance with activities of daily living could be a sign of the erosion of a resident's well-being.

In Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9.06% of Residents

This is the percentage of patients who retained mobility levels over time. Optimizing mobility is often a good sign for residents' health.

In Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of hospitalizations per 1,000 days of patient care. Avoiding the hospital is important to maintaining the physical health of nursing home patients.

In Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 9.06% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 16.7% of Patients

This tells you the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. There is generally a correlation between keeping patients out of the emergency room and the overall quality of rehabilitation.

In Chowan River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 82.64% of Resident

This indicates the percent of short-term residents who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Higher levels of autonomy with ADL's generally correlates with superior rehabilitation services.