Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center

In Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, 5.48% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This is the percentage of residents who have had a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a measure of nursing care at a nursing home. Pressure ulcers, which are also known as bed sores, are often caused by patients not being moved frequently enough.

In Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, 3.19% of Patients had Serious Falls

This is the percent of patients that sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are considered by many in the nursing home industry to be a measure of the quality of nursing care . Falls are often caused by poor nursing care.

In Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, 2.3% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percent of residents that have had a urinary tract infection. UTI's are considered by many experts to be a barometer of nursing care . UTI's are routinely linked to a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this statistic can also be skewed for certain nursing homes due to different reporting standards for infections.

In Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, 16.57% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percentage of patients given antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many residents, it is important to confirm these medications are being used only where medically required. In some situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may mean a nursing home is using these medications to control patient behavior.

In Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, 24.9% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This datapoint gauges the percentage of long-term patients taking antianxiety medications.

In Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, 19.84% of Patients

This indicates the percent of residents who are showing signs of depression. High levels of depression could be an indicator a lower level of care.

In Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, 89% of Patients

This is the percentage of patients who received the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be standard at this point.

In Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, 26.32% of Patients

This indicates the percentage of patients that required additional assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of needing for assistance with ADL's may indicate the erosion of a patient's well-being.

In Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, 36.39% of Residents

This metric tracks the percent of long-term patients that were able to retain mobility. Many believe that the ability to move around is critical to patients mental and physical well-being.

In Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, 0.01 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

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

In Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, 36.39% of Residents Rehospitalized

This metric measures the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term care. Minimizing rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is key to restoring the health of patients.

In Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, 11.71% of Patients

This indicates the number of emergency room visits per thousand days of short-term care.

In Lynchburg Health & Rehabilitation Center, 78.22% of Resident

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of short-term care patients who saw functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. Some would argue that this is a reasonable measure of a nursing home's rehabilitation services.