Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 24 days.
Sherry Ginn owns Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City, an 86-bed facility on Lakewood Drive in Phenix City, Alabama. The building runs at a lower 62 percent occupancy level, which means they regularly have immediate openings for new placements. Resident stays here an average of 122 days, an intermediate timeline that shows daily operations balance short-term therapy recovery with standard long-term residential care.
Floor routines rely on a 24-hour nursing team that logs an average of 3 hours and 59 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident daily. Registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants use this time to manage clinical monitoring, temporary respite stays, and physical therapy through the facility’s branded Restore Skill recovery programs. For visitors, the surrounding neighborhood carries a moderate walkability rating, meaning some quick tasks can be completed on foot, though most errands will require a vehicle.
State health department surveys have previously flagged regulatory compliance concerns regarding basic sanitation, infection control practices, and food handling procedures. Going over these past inspection files with the supervisor is a direct way to find out what corrective measures have been implemented to monitor these daily kitchen and clinical safety routines.
Prospective representatives can contact the intake department to arrange a weekday tour on Monday through Thursday mornings or Friday mornings. The business office can also check open room layouts and set up billing coverage through traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, or standard private out-of-pocket funds.
Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City is administered by Meghan Haxton.
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AL Average | vs. AL Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 7 | 17 | This facility has 59% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Alabama assisted living residence (7 vs. AL avg 17).↓ 59% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 0.8 | 1.9 | This facility has 58% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Alabama assisted living residence (0.8 vs. AL avg 1.9).↓ 58% better |
State average N/A
Last Health inspection on Jan 2020
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 6 citations resulted from standard inspections.
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 39 | 0 | 39 | 13,539 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 26 | 0 | 26 | 6,453 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 20 | 0 | 20 | 3,323 | 91 | 99% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,825 | 68 | 74% | 8.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 880 | 77 | 84% | 7.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 851 | 82 | 89% | 3.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 529 | 63 | 68% | 8.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 470 | 61 | 66% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 7 | 0 | 7 | 343 | 68 | 74% | 2.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 185 | 62 | 67% | 2.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 157 | 17 | 18% | 8.7 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 135 | 18 | 20% | 7.5 |
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)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
55% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
40% of new residents, often for short stays.
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 24 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Phenix City's city center to Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.
| Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City | NH RC | Phenix City | - | 86 | A | 66 | - |
| Kirkwood By the River | NH AL IL MC | Birmingham (Overton) | - | 46 | A+ | 0 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Galleria Woods | NH AL IL NC RC | Birmingham | - | 24 | A+ | 28 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Westminster Village – Spanish Fort | NH AL HC IL MC PC | Spanish Fort (Bridgehead) | - | 60 | - | 27 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Plantation Manor Retirement Community | NH AL MC | Mccalla | - | 103 | - | 7 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms |
Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City has a walk score of 66. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City's occupancy is 62%.
Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City is registered as a for-profit in AL.
Meghan Haxton is the administrator of Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City.
Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City has 86 beds.
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Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City is located at 3900 Lakewood Drive, Phenix City, AL 36867-2448.
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