West Hill Health and Rehab

1028 Bessemer Rd, Birmingham, AL 35228
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Overview Gallery (7) Amenities (12) Medicare Rating Short-Term Stay Rating Long-Term Stay Rating

Amenities for West Hill Health and Rehab

activities

other

Activities On-site

community amenities

languages spoken

English

dining

dining services

Meals Provided

healthcare services

high acuity care

Wound Care

other

6 to 8 hours a day

staffing ancillary services

24-Hour Awake Staff
Nutritionist / Dietician
Registered Nurses
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech Therapy
Rehabilitation Therapy

room amenities

Medicare rating for West Hill Health and Rehab

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Last inspection Oct 27, 2022 Read full report

Long-Term Stay Rating

Average

(3/5)

Hospitalizations

There were 2.4 hospitalizations per 1000 patient days of residents were able to return home after being discharged. in this community.

Compare to 1.7 in Alabama and 1.6 nationally. A lower rate of hospitalizations is indicative of higher quality of care and attention to resident safety.

Emergency room visits

There were 1.4 emergency room visits per 1000 patient days of residents fell, resulting in a major injury such as a bone fracture or dislocation. in this community.

Compare to 1 in Alabama and 1 nationally. Fewer visits to emergency care is indicative of higher quality of care and attention to resident safety.

Ability to self-care

78.5% of short-term rehabilitation stays resulted in a serious infection requiring hospitalization. of residents maintained the ability to move, eat, use the bathroom and do other common activities without help.

Compare to 87.0% in Alabama and 85.2% nationally. A sustained ability to self care is indicative of quality care.

Flu vaccination

92.2% of residents were rehospitalized during their stay. of residents received the annual influenza vaccination.

Compare to 93.7% in Alabama and 95.0% nationally. Vaccinations are an important disease-prevention tool, especially when living in a multi-resident setting.

Nurse staffing consistency

A registered nurse was on site for at least 8 hours on 88.3% of short term residents needed to go to an ER during their stay. of days.

Compare to 98.4% in Alabama and 97.6% nationally. Some nursing homes may fall short of the federal minimum requirement for daily registered nurse staffing. Registered nurses have the highest training level among nursing staff.

Weekend staffing

Rated below average of nurse staffing per resident per day. for consistent weekend to weekday staffing.

Ratio of staffing on weekends compared to weekdays. Parity between weekend and weekday care is important for patient safety and consistency of care.

Use of antipsychotic drugs

34.9% of physical therapist staffing per resident per day. of residents were given antipsychotic drugs.

Compare to 25.1% in Alabama and 20.8% nationally. Lower is better. High levels of use of antipsychotic drugs can indicate inappropriate use for behavior control rather than for medical treatment.

Long-Term Ratings Methodology

U.S. News Short-Term Rehabilitation Ratings evaluate eligible nursing homes in caring for people in need of skilled nursing or rehabilitation services following hospitalization for surgery, heart attack, stroke, injury or other conditions. The data used to evaluate these facilities come primarily from the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicare Services (CMS) and includes metrics related to patient outcomes, nurse staffing, facility complaints, and minimizing the need for and use of hypnotic medications.

For details of the U.S. News methodology, please read the FAQ and the methodology report.

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