Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living
Nursing Home · Alabama, AL
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Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living

Nursing Home · Alabama, AL
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Inspection History

In Alabama, the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards conducts unannounced surveys to ensure facilities meet state licensing and federal certification safety standards.

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 23 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Alabama state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2018 vs. Alabama state average
Overall vs. AL average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Alabama average:
• Total deficiencies (35% above)
• Deficiencies per year (38% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection March 23, 2024 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

MetricThis FacilityAL Averagevs. AL Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2317 This facility has 35% more total deficiencies than a typical Alabama nursing home (23 vs. AL avg 17).↑ 35% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2018. 2.92.1 This facility has 38% more deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama nursing home (2.9 vs. AL avg 2.1).↑ 38% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The facility’s inspection record is problematic, with the most recent March 23, 2024 complaint investigation citing seven deficiencies including immediate jeopardy for a resident fall causing serious injury and death. Deficiencies involved unsafe environments, incomplete CPAP care plans, medication errors like crushing without orders and expired drugs, and infection control breaches such as improper wound care and failure to follow isolation protocols. Earlier inspections in 2023 and 2019 found no deficiencies, indicating a recent and sharp decline in compliance and resident safety.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Mar 2024

Total health citations
15 Rank #104 / 118Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 104th out of 118 homes in Alabama.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Alabama state average, with a ranking across all 118 AL SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

Alabama average 10.4

Citations per inspection
7.5 Rank #117 / 118Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 118 homes in Alabama.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Alabama mean across 118 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

Alabama average 3.46


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

8 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 7 of 15 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 8 years)
Critical Health citations More info
2
186% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.2

2 critical citations More info Alabama average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Alabama average: 0.2

11 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

2 minor citations More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 8 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Mar 23, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Mar 23, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care critical citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Mar 23, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Mar 23, 2024
Corrected

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Alabama

Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living is located in Dothan, Alabama.
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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
AL

Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Benefits
In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$50/day avg.) Home-delivered meals Case management

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Alabama resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
AL

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$50/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+
General Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.
Income Limits ~$3,000/month individual, varies by AAA
Asset Limits Not strictly enforced; income-focused.
AL

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant) Medication management support

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-driven.
AL

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+
General Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AL

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on need.
AL

Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.)

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 291
Employees 168
Contractors 123
Staff to resident ratio 1.93:1
23% better than Alabama average

Alabama average ratio: 1.57:1

Avg staff/day 93
Average shift 8.2 hours
0% compared with Alabama average

Alabama average: 7.9 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 69,507

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 7
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 73
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 163
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

12.4%

8,592 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 64 Licensed Practical Nurse: 28 Speech Language Pathologist: 9 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Registered Nurse: 1 Medical Director: 1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Certified Nursing Assistant996416341,75191100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse45287315,47391100%8.6
Clinical Nurse Specialist120124,6438391%8.4
Registered Nurse6171,4858998%8.9
Speech Language Pathologist0991,2987987%6.6
Nurse Practitioner2029276875%8
Medication Aide/Technician1015996369%9.5
Qualified Social Worker0335646470%6.6
Physical Therapy Aide0335026470%7.5
Dietitian1014756470%7.4
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist0114616167%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant0663956268%6
Mental Health Service Worker1013835156%7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0662236369%3
Administrator1011972426%8.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant011911314%7
Medical Director011415358%0.8
163 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
73 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
12 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 91%
7 Registered Nurse
% of Days 98%
9 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 87%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 75%
1 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 69%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 70%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 70%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 67%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 68%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 56%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 69%
1 Administrator
% of Days 26%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 14%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 58%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 151
Medicare
21
13.9% of residents
Medicaid
103
68.2% of residents
Private pay or other
27
17.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 13.0
46% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 8.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 20.6
42% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly below average Alabama avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 26.0%
87% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 18.6%
15% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 16.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.4%
28% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 7.9%
135% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.9%
34% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.8%
40% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.6%
59% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.8%
5% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.0%
7% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.0%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 94.8%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 3.00
50% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.00

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.64
47% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.79

Short-stay resident measures
Average Alabama avg: 2.1 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.2%
11% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.3%
9% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 78.4%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 80.3%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 30.9%
26% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 24.5%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 24.9%
117% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 11.5%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.5%
100% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 61.2%
14% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 60.2%
19% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $49K
25% lower than Alabama average

Alabama average: $65K

Number of fines 12
408% more fines than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $49K
Alabama average $65K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

12 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 23, 2024
$7K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 23, 2024
$10K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 30, 2023
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 23, 2023
$4K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions about Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living

Does Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living is registered as a non-profit in AL.

Who is the administrator of Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living?

Vivian Readus is the administrator of Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living.

How many beds does Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living have?

Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living has 66 beds.

What is the address of Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living?

Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living is located at 718 Honeysuckle Road.

What is the phone number of Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living?

(334) 792-0921 will put you in contact with the team at Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living.

What county is Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living located in?

Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living is in Houston County.

Is Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Wesley Place on Honeysuckle – Assisted Living is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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