ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF RUSSELLVILLE
705 GANDY STREET NE, Russellville, AL 35653
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF RUSSELLVILLE Compares
ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF RUSSELLVILLE is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in Russellville, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.9%) is above the Alabama average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Russellville, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.7% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.9% — worse than the Alabama average of 3.4% (104% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.5% — worse than the Alabama average of 5.6% (35% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.3% — worse than the Alabama average of 24.9% (30% higher).
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 RUSSELLVILLE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF RUSSELLVILLE with other nursing homes in Russellville.
How is ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF RUSSELLVILLE addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF RUSSELLVILLE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.7% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF RUSSELLVILLE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.9% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF RUSSELLVILLE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 50 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF RUSSELLVILLE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF RUSSELLVILLE lag behind other Russellville options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Russellville
Russellville sits in Franklin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.5% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 5,221 (16.5%)
- Median age
- 39.2 years
- Median household income
- $41,174
- Median home value
- $103,000
Demographics for Franklin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Russellville.
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