Copper Ridge Health and Rehab

Copper Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center is a large senior care facility located in Butte, Montana. With a capacity of 186 beds, the center offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The facility operates under a for-profit, corporate ownership model and is not part of a continuing care retirement community. Copper Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, allowing access to services for a broad range of residents with various healthcare coverage options.

The center provides rehabilitation services to individuals recovering from hospital stays due to events such as strokes, heart attacks, infections, or accidental injuries. The facility’s ratings reflect average performance in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. A notable proportion of residents, about 61.9%, were able to return home after their short-term stays, indicating effective transitional care. During rehabilitation, residents at Copper Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center receive an average of three hours and eleven minutes of nurse staffing per day, and the center is noted for maintaining consistent nurse staffing from weekdays through weekends. Performance metrics over recent years show that 0% of short-term residents suffered from a major injury due to a fall, while 7.2% experienced infections that required hospitalization and 8.7% had emergency room visits during their stays.

Long-term care at Copper Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center is designed to support residents needing daily assistance with medical and personal tasks, such as administering medications, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom. Statistics indicate that 88.8% of residents retained the ability to manage activities of daily living, and a matching percentage received annual flu vaccinations, reflecting attention to preventive health measures. The rate of emergency room visits among long-term care residents stands at 0.7 per 1,000 patient days, further illustrating the level of care and monitoring provided within the facility.

The center undergoes regular health, fire, and safety inspections by state and federal agencies. Inspection reports from recent years highlight areas of ongoing improvement, including the development and periodic review of care plans for residents, safe administration of medications, infection prevention and control, catheter and feeding tube care, and ensuring that staff possess the appropriate competencies for resident care. Notable findings from inspections have included the need for improvements in care planning, medication storage, and implementing infection control programs. Issues documented were typically classified as posing low potential for harm and affecting few residents, though some areas such as respiratory care and feeding tube management had implications for a greater number of residents.

Overall, Copper Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for seniors requiring both short-term rehabilitative care and longer-term assistance. Through skilled nursing services, therapy, preventive health measures, and monitored care plans, the center seeks to address the broad spectrum of needs presented by its resident population. The facility continues to evolve its practices in response to inspection findings, maintaining its commitment to supportive and effective care for older adults.