ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF PHENIX CITY

Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility located at 3900 Lakewood Drive in Phenix City, Alabama (Russell County), ZIP code 36867. The facility operates 86 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate ownership entity. It holds dual certification under both Medicare and Medicaid programs. The facility can be reached by phone at (334) 298-8247. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which places it at the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, reflecting a review of inspection findings, deficiency citations, and complaint investigations conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 2 stars, indicating staffing levels that fall below the national average when adjusted for resident acuity. The quality measure rating is 3 stars, reflecting performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, pressure ulcers, and functional decline among residents. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City accepts payment from both federal programs. Medicare generally covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and benefit limits. Medicaid coverage is available for long-term care for residents who meet Alabama Medicaid income and asset eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking information about private pay options, long-term care insurance, or other financing arrangements should contact the facility directly at the number listed above. When placed in national context, the overall 3-star rating aligns with the CMS national average of 3.0 stars across all certified nursing facilities. The staffing rating of 2 stars is below the national average, a factor that families and care coordinators may wish to consider when evaluating care continuity and resident-to-staff ratios. The health inspection and quality measure ratings, both at 3 stars, are consistent with average performance nationally. Russell County residents and healthcare professionals in the greater Phenix City area may reference CMS data directly through the Medicare Care Compare tool for the most current inspection reports and staffing detail.