BELLWAY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
11 BELL ROAD, Selma, AL 36701
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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How BELLWAY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
BELLWAY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 172-bed for-profit nursing facility in Selma, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (21.0%) is below the Alabama average of 24.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 172 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 70% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Selma, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.5% — better than the Alabama average of 21.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — better than the Alabama average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — better than the Alabama average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.0% — better than the Alabama average of 24.7%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BELLWAY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BELLWAY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Selma.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for BELLWAY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is BELLWAY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BELLWAY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does BELLWAY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER lag behind other Selma options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BELLWAY 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 Selma
Selma sits in Dallas County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.0% 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+
- 6,868 (18.0%)
- Median age
- 39.6 years
- Median household income
- $33,317
- Median home value
- $84,100
Demographics for Dallas County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Selma.
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