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.

This 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.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2018
Total health inspections 2

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Mar 2024

Total health citations
15 Rank #108 / 130Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 130 homes in Alabama. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Alabama State average, with a ranking across all 130 AL SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Alabama average 10.4

Citations per inspection
7.5 Rank #127 / 130Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 127th out of 130 homes in Alabama. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Alabama mean across 130 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

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
2
186% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.7


Serious Health citations
0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.2

2 critical citations Alabama average: 0.7

0 serious citations Alabama average: 0.2

11 moderate citations Alabama average: 9.1

2 minor citations Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 8 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Mar 23, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Mar 23, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care critical citation Mar 23, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Mar 23, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 414
Employees 304
Contractors 110
Staff to resident ratio 2.74:1
76% better than Alabama average
Alabama average ratio: 1.56:1 Alabama average ratio: 1.56:1See full Alabama ranking
Avg staff/day 97
Average shift 8.1 hours
0% compared with Alabama average
Alabama average: 7.9 hours Alabama average shift: 7.9 hoursSee full Alabama ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 72,468

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 123
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 229
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

13.7%

9,917 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 55 Certified Nursing Assistant: 31 Speech Language Pathologist: 9 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Medical Director: 1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant1983122945,82892100%8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse685512316,68792100%8.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist190193,0188997%8.3
Registered Nurse8081,5298188%8.5
Speech Language Pathologist0991,0197582%5.2
Medication Aide/Technician5059697278%9.2
Physical Therapy Aide0224786166%5.8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist0114356065%7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0334316470%6.4
Dietitian2024295863%7.4
Qualified Social Worker0554106166%5.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0223696368%5.6
RN Director of Nursing1013434246%8.2
Administrator1011681820%9.3
Nurse Practitioner1011141314%8.7
Mental Health Service Worker1011081314%8.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant011951314%7.3
Medical Director011395560%0.7
229 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
123 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
19 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 97%
8 Registered Nurse
% of Days 88%
9 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 82%
5 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 78%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 66%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 65%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 70%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 63%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 66%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 68%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 46%
1 Administrator
% of Days 20%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 14%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 14%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 14%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 60%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024

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 Rank #121 / 131Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 121st out of 131 homes in Alabama. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Alabama average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 131 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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

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%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

57% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 years

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.

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$20.6M
Surplus of revenue
$2.3M
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$20.6M Rank #9 / 129Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 129 homes in Alabama. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Alabama SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$2.3M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #11 / 129Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 129 homes in Alabama. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Alabama average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$9.9M
47.8% of revenue Rank #78 / 127Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 127 homes in Alabama. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Alabama average. Well-run Alabama SNFs typically land around 54–69% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.2M
Total costs $18.1M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

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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.)

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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