CANTERBURY HEALTH CARE FACILITY

Canterbury Health Care Facility is a nursing home located at 1720 Knowles Road in Phenix City, Alabama, within Russell County. The facility operates 137 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, where higher ratings indicate better performance relative to other facilities. Canterbury Health Care Facility holds an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, which falls below the national average of 3 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, reflecting findings from on-site surveys conducted by state inspectors. The staffing rating stands at 3 stars, placing it at the national average in terms of nurse and staff hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which is based on clinical data indicators such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes. Canterbury Health Care Facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to a broad range of residents who qualify for either federal program. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the administration directly at (334) 291-0485 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance arrangements that may be accepted. When compared to national benchmarks, Canterbury Health Care Facility's overall 2-star rating places it below the national average. The staffing component, at 3 stars, aligns with the national average, while both the health inspection and quality measure components fall below that benchmark. These ratings are drawn from publicly available CMS data and are updated on a periodic basis. Prospective residents and their families may use this information alongside other resources, including direct facility visits and consultations with discharge planners or elder care advisors, when evaluating care options in the Phenix City area.