Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 10.12% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percent of patients who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are often caused by patients staying in one position for too long.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 1.53% of Patients had Serious Falls

This tells you the percentage of patients who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered to be an indicator of nursing care . Major falls leading to injury are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 1.9% of Patients had UTIs

This measures the percentage of long-term stay patients that have had urinary tract infections. While a higher rate infections could reflect poorly on a facility's nursing care, it is problematic to compare between facilities due to reporting standards.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 4.17% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This statistic measures the percentage of long-term stay residents which were administered antipsychotic medication. High levels of antipsychotic drug use may suggest a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents in scenarios where such drugs are not medically required. However, some facilities need to rely more on these drugs due to having more patients suffering from dementia.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 19.52% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This metric is an indication of the percentage of long-term stay residents taking antianxiety drugs.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 2.93% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who are exhibiting signs of depression.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 99.75% of Patients

Measures the percentage of long-term care residents that were vaccinated against pneumonia and flu.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 11.24% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term care patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as dressing and continence. Some experts argue this is a measure of a patient's well-being.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 16.96% of Residents

This tells you the percent of patients who maintained mobility over time. Optimizing mobility is often a good sign for residents' health.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care. Avoiding hospitalizations is important to maintaining the physical well-being of nursing home patients.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 16.96% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 22.77% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is usually a correlation between having fewer emergency room visits and the overall quality of nursing home care.

In Edgecombe Health and Rehab Center, 78.86% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term residents that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living.