Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

In Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 12.96% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term care patients which have new or worsened pressure ulcers . We consider this statistic when determining our nursing grades.

In Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 3.17% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls leading to major injuries are considered to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Major falls which result in injury are routinely caused by lower quality nursing care.

In Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 2.7% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of patients that have had a urinary tract infection. Urinary tract infections are routinely caused by facilities with lower levels of hygiene. Better hygiene protocols can minimize the percentage of residents in a nursing home who suffer from UTI's. We want to point out that this datapoint is sometimes skewed by the fact that nursing homes have different reporting standards for infections.

In Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 5.49% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents who were prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications may be vital to many patients, it is important to make sure these drugs are being used appropriately. In limited situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean that a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 17.49% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This measures the percent of long-term residents which are given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are typically given to residents experiencing depression and anxiety.

In Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 12.41% of Patients

Measures the percent of long-term stay patients who are demonstrating signs of depression. Many believe this is a reliable measure of resident quality of care.

In Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 88.85% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients who received the flu and pneumonia vaccines. Respiratory viruses can be deadly for seniors, making these types of vaccines vital to patient care.

In Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 18.43% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term stay patients who needed additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as taking medications and taking a bath.

In Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 14.26% of Residents

This is the percentage of residents that retained mobility levels over time. Preserving mobility is often a great sign for residents' well-being.

In Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This datapoint is a measure of the number of times residents are hospitalized per thousand days of patient care.

In Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 14.26% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric tracks the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding the hospital during rehabilitation is important to restoring the physical well-being of residents.

In Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 10.16% of Patients

This tells you the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care. There is usually a correlation between staying out of the emergency room and the overall quality of short-term care.

In Alpine Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 69.38% of Resident

Measures the percent of short-term care residents who experienced functional improvements, such as enhanced ability to perform activities of daily living. Some experts argue that this is a reliable measure of a facility's rehabilitation performance.