ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF RUSSELLVILLE

Arabella Health & Wellness of Russellville is a for-profit skilled nursing facility located at 705 Gandy Street NE in Russellville, Alabama (Franklin County, ZIP 35653). The facility is operated as a limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 50 certified beds and can be reached by phone at (256) 332-3773. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using data from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Arabella Health & Wellness of Russellville received a health inspection rating of 3 stars, which is in line with the national average. Its staffing rating is 4 stars, placing it above the national average in that category. The quality measure rating, however, is 1 star, which is notably below the national average and contributes to the lower overall score. Quality measures reflect clinical data such as rates of hospital readmissions, medication use, and resident functional outcomes. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Arabella Health & Wellness of Russellville accepts residents who qualify under either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is income and asset based, with eligibility determined by the state of Alabama. Residents and families are advised to contact the facility directly and consult with a benefits counselor to determine coverage specifics. Private pay and other insurance options may also be available. In comparing this facility to national benchmarks, its staffing rating of 4 stars stands out as a positive indicator relative to the national average. The health inspection rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national norm. The quality measure rating of 1 star represents a significant gap below the national average and may be a relevant consideration for those evaluating the facility. The overall 2-star rating reflects these combined scores and places the facility below the national average of 3.0 stars. This data is reported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is updated on a regular basis as new inspection and clinical information becomes available.