Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation

In Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation, 13.03% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This figure measures the percentage of long-term patients who are suffering from pressure ulcers . We use this statistic in calculating both nursing and long-term care grades.

In Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation, 3.48% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percent of residents who sustained a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injuries are considered by many experts to be a barometer of nursing care at a nursing home. Falls which result in injury are often the result of lower quality nursing care.

In Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation, 3.38% of Patients had UTIs

This figure measures the percentage of long-term residents who suffered from urinary tract infections. Although a higher rate of these infections may reflect poorly on a facility's nursing care, it can be difficult to compare between facilities due to facilities having inconsistent reporting standards.

In Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation, 2.84% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This figure tells you the percent of long-term stay residents taking antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic medications play an important role in caring for many residents, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In some situations, excessive reliance on these medications may suggest a nursing home is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation, 25.32% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This figure is a measure of the percentage of long-term patients receiving antianxiety drugs.

In Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation, 1.99% of Patients

This is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay patients demonstrating depressive symptoms.

In Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation, 90.43% of Patients

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

In Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation, 25.48% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. High levels of needing for assistance with activities of daily living may indicate the decline of a resident's medical condition.

In Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation, 12.82% of Residents

This metric is a measure of the percent of long-term care residents who remained mobile levels.

In Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of hospitalizations per thousand days of care. There is generally a correlation between staying out of the hospital and the overall quality of long-term care.

In Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation, 12.82% of Residents Rehospitalized

This indicates the number of times residents are rehospitalized per 1,000 days of short-term patient care. There is generally a correlation between avoiding hospitalizations and the quality of rehabilitation services.

In Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation, 9.46% of Patients

Measures the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term patient care.

In Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation, 89.95% of Resident

This indicates the percentage of short-term care patients that experienced functional improvements, such as with activities of daily living. High levels of performance with ADL's usually correlates with higher quality rehabilitation.