Ridgecrest Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation

In Ridgecrest Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, 10.82% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This tells you the percentage of patients that sustained a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers are considered by many experts to be a barometer of the quality of nursing care . Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely caused by residents not being moved frequently enough.

In Ridgecrest Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, 2.6% of Patients had Serious Falls

This indicates the percentage of residents who suffered from a major fall. Falls resulting in serious injury are often linked to lower quality nursing care. Better nursing protocols can reduce the percentage of residents in a nursing home who sustain major falls.

In Ridgecrest Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, 2.05% of Patients had UTIs

This statistic is a measure of the percent of long-term patients who have had urinary tract infections. UTI's may be an indication of a facility with worst hygiene practices. However, this statistic may be skewed for certain facilities due to inconsistent reporting standards for infections.

In Ridgecrest Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, 8.36% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This is the percentage of patients prescribed antipsychotic drugs. While antipsychotic drugs may be vital to many patients, it is important to ensure these drugs are being used only where medically required. In limited situations, high levels of antipsychotic drug use may indicate that a facility is using these medications to subdue residents.

In Ridgecrest Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, 32.01% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This indicates the percentage of residents who were prescribed antianxiety drugs. Antianxiety drugs are administered to residents experiencing depression or anxiety.

In Ridgecrest Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, 3.02% of Patients

This datapoint measures the percent of long-term stay residents who are exhibiting symptoms of depression.

In Ridgecrest Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, 95.57% of Patients

This tells you the percentage of patients that were given the pneumonia and flu vaccines. Higher vaccination rates should be the norm at this point.

In Ridgecrest Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, 15.27% of Patients

This datapoint is a measure of the percentage of long-term stay residents who needed more assistance with activities of daily living over time. ADL's include activities such as dressing and using the bathroom.

In Ridgecrest Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, 20.4% of Residents

This datapoint is a measure of the percent of long-term patients that maintained mobility. Some experts would argue that mobility is important for residents' health.

In Ridgecrest Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, 0.02 Hospitalizations per 1,000 resident days

This is the number of times residents are hospitalized per 1,000 days of care. There is a correlation between keeping patients out of the hospital and the quality of nursing home care.

In Ridgecrest Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, 20.4% of Residents Rehospitalized

This datapoint is a measure of the number of rehospitalizations per 1,000 days of short-term resident care. Avoiding rehospitalizations during rehabilitation is critical to restoring the physical abilities of patients.

In Ridgecrest Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, 28.48% of Patients

This metric is a measure of the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per thousand days of short-term care. Staying out of the emergency room is one way to assess patient care during rehabilitation.

In Ridgecrest Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation, 81.93% of Resident

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