Curis at Lynchburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

In Curis at Lynchburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 8.53% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percent of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a barometer of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, also known as bed sores, are often the result of patients staying in one position for too long.

In Curis at Lynchburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 3.74% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of patients who suffered from a fall which resulted in severe injury.

In Curis at Lynchburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 2.25% of Patients had UTIs

This is the percentage of patients who have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are considered by many experts to be a measure of nursing care . UTI's are often associated with worse hygiene protocols. Nevertheless, this metric can also be skewed for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for these infections.

In Curis at Lynchburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 15.09% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is a measure of the percent of long-term residents receiving antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic drugs play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used appropriately. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may mean a nursing home is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Curis at Lynchburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 19.63% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents given antianxiety medications. These drugs are used to treat residents suffering from depression and anxiety.

In Curis at Lynchburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 5.07% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients showing depressive symptoms. Many would argue this is a reliable measure of resident quality of life.

In Curis at Lynchburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 88.92% of Patients

This is a measure of the percent of long-term care patients who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In Curis at Lynchburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 17.15% Percentage of Patients

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

In Curis at Lynchburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 18.14% Percentage of Residents

This tells you the percentage of patients that maintained mobility over time. Preserving mobility is usually a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Curis at Lynchburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 1.38 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This indicates the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of care.

In Curis at Lynchburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 18.14 Percentage of Residents Rehospitalized

This is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per thousand days of short-term patient care.

In Curis at Lynchburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 12.25 Percentage 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 typically a correlation between fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of short-term care.

In Curis at Lynchburg Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 74.96% Percentage of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term stay residents that experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living.