ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF BUTLER
1406 EAST PUSHMATAHA STREET, Butler, AL 36904
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF BUTLER Compares
ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF BUTLER is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Butler, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.3%) is above the Alabama average of 5.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 57% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 28.6% — worse than the Alabama average of 21.4% (33% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Alabama average of 3.4% (39% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.3% — worse than the Alabama average of 5.6% (68% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.8% — 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 ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF BUTLER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF BUTLER with other nursing homes in Butler.
What keeps ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF BUTLER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF BUTLER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 28.6% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF BUTLER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.1% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF BUTLER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 57% occupancy across 120 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF BUTLER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF BUTLER?
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 Butler
Butler sits in Choctaw County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,948 (23.1%)
- Median age
- 46.6 years
- Median household income
- $36,634
- Median home value
- $75,900
Demographics for Choctaw County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Butler.
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