CANTERBURY HEALTH CARE FACILITY
1720 KNOWLES ROAD, Phenix City, AL 36869
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How CANTERBURY HEALTH CARE FACILITY Compares
CANTERBURY HEALTH CARE FACILITY is a 137-bed for-profit nursing facility in Phenix City, 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 long-stay antipsychotic medication use (14.8%) is below the Alabama average of 21.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 137 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Phenix City, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.8% — better than the Alabama average of 21.2% (30% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Alabama average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.8% — worse than the Alabama average of 5.4% (27% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.4% — better than the Alabama average of 24.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CANTERBURY HEALTH CARE FACILITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CANTERBURY HEALTH CARE FACILITY with other nursing homes in Phenix City.
How is CANTERBURY HEALTH CARE FACILITY 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.
What practices help CANTERBURY HEALTH CARE FACILITY keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.8% here versus 21.2% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CANTERBURY HEALTH CARE FACILITY doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.8% here versus 5.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CANTERBURY HEALTH CARE FACILITY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 137 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CANTERBURY HEALTH CARE FACILITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does CANTERBURY HEALTH CARE FACILITY lag behind other Phenix City options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Phenix City
Phenix City sits in Russell County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.3% of the population — a lower 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+
- 8,281 (14.3%)
- Median age
- 36.7 years
- Median household income
- $42,208
- Median home value
- $126,300
Demographics for Russell County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Phenix City.
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