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Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City

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Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City

Phenix City, AL 36867-2448 View map
Overview of Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City
(334) 298-8247

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Alabama average: 3.6/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Alabama average: 3.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 59m per day

This home provides 9% less nursing time per resident than the Alabama average.

Alabama average: 4h 23m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 86

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Alabama average
Occupancy rate 91.2%
Residents per day (avg) 75
Occupancy rate
91.2%
Residents per day (avg)
75

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

55% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

40% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9.6M
Operating loss
-$659.0K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$9,648,518.00
Operating loss
$-659,039.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.6M
47.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.6M
Total costs $10.2M
Bed community size
86-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Regular
County: Russell

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 015331

Ownership & operating entity

Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City is administrated by Meghan Haxton.

Profit status: Limited Liability Company

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

Contact: Chaim Hertzel
Contact Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Jan 2020

Total health citations 6
Citations per inspection
2

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

All 6 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.7


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

Alabama average: 0.2

0 critical citations More info Alabama average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Alabama average: 0.2

6 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

0 minor citations More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Jan 09, 2020
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jan 09, 2020
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 29, 2018
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Nov 29, 2018
Corrected

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

107
Total Staff
107
Employees
0
Contractors
30,549
Total Hours (Quarter)
46
Avg Staff/Day
7.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse118.2 No
Licensed Practical Nurse209 No
Certified Nursing Assistant437.4 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
74 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
8 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
19 staff
3.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4304314,39691100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse200206,29391100%9
Registered Nurse110113,0048998%8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist6062,0916774%7.9
Nurse Practitioner2021,0056571%8
Speech Language Pathologist7077928796%3.7
Other Dietary Services Staff3037708088%6.7
Physical Therapy Aide2024976268%7.9
Administrator1014966268%8
Qualified Social Worker1014565965%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant6063407886%2.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician4042097582%2.1
Dental Services Staff1012002527%8

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
83 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
4 residents (4.8%)
Medicaid
59 residents (71.1%)
Private pay or other
20 residents (24.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

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

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. 5.1
43% better 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. 7.1
51% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.6%
60% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 7.4%
54% better 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 8.3%
39% better 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 5.4%
59% 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 3.6%
39% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
68% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.6%
34% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.4%
64% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.0%
32% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.9%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 94.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.2%
14% 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%
8% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.2%
13% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 80.3%

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 $51K
20% lower than Alabama average

Alabama average: $65K

Number of fines 8
239% 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 $51K
Alabama average $65K
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 23, 2023
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 15, 2023
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 8, 2023
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 17, 2023
$14K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

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

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+, Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.

~$3,000/month (individual, varies by AAA).

Not strictly enforced; income-focused.

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

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority, Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-driven.

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+, Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).

$10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).

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

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.

No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income (e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold).

Not applicable; focus on need.

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