River Crossing of Alton

In River Crossing of Alton, 9.15% of Patients had Pressure Ulcers

This indicates the percentage of residents that suffered from a pressure ulcer. Pressure ulcers, which are also called bed sores, are routinely the result of residents staying in one position for too long. Better nursing care limits the number of pressure ulcers sustained by residents in a nursing home.

In River Crossing of Alton, 6.65% of Patients had Serious Falls

This measures the percent of long-term residents who suffered falls leading to serious injury. Falls can happen for a variety of reasons, but excessive numbers of falls may be a sign of lower quality nursing care.

In River Crossing of Alton, 0.25% of Patients had UTIs

This tells you the percentage of long-term stay patients who sustained a UTI. UTI's could be an indicator of poor nursing care. Nevertheless, this metric can be skewed for certain facilities due to varying reporting standards for these infections.

In River Crossing of Alton, 15.76% of Patients use Anti-Psychotic Medication

This indicates the percent of residents prescribed antipsychotic medications. While antipsychotic medications may be helpful for many residents, it is important to ensure these medications are being used appropriately. In some situations, increased usage of these drugs may mean a facility is using these drugs to control patient behavior.

In River Crossing of Alton, 24.93% of Patients use Anti-Anxiety Medication

This tells you the percent of residents given antianxiety drugs. These drugs are given to patients experiencing depression or anxiety.

In River Crossing of Alton, 0% of Patients

This tells you the percent of residents showing symptoms of depression. Increased levels of depression may indicate a lower level of care.

In River Crossing of Alton, 96.01% of Patients

This metric measures the percent of long-term stay residents that received the flu and pneumonia vaccines.

In River Crossing of Alton, 19.33% of Patients

This metric measures the percentage of long-term patients who required more assistance with activities of daily living over time. Activities of daily living include activities such as taking medications and continence.

In River Crossing of Alton, 25.37% of Residents

This indicates the percentage of patients who maintained mobility over time. Retaining mobility can be a great sign for residents' health.

In River Crossing of Alton, 0.03 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 long-term care.

In River Crossing of Alton, 25.37% of Residents Rehospitalized

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

In River Crossing of Alton, 15.9% of Patients

This metric tracks the number of times residents are sent to the emergency room per 1,000 days of short-term care. Avoiding medical emergencies is one way to measure patient care during rehabilitation.

In River Crossing of Alton, 77.29% of Resident

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