ALTERA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
22670 MAIN STREET, Fairhope, AL 36532
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How ALTERA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
ALTERA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 83-bed for-profit nursing facility in Fairhope, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.1%) is below the Alabama average of 5.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 83 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 71% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Fairhope, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.9% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4% (49% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — better than the Alabama average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.1% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6% (63% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.7% — worse than the Alabama average of 24.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ALTERA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ALTERA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Fairhope.
What keeps ALTERA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help ALTERA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.9% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ALTERA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.1% here versus 5.6% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ALTERA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains ALTERA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's rating advantage in Fairhope?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ALTERA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Fairhope
Fairhope sits in Baldwin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 44,716 (20.5%)
- Median age
- 43.2 years
- Median household income
- $61,756
- Median home value
- $211,600
Demographics for Baldwin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Fairhope.
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