EVERSTEAD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
705 GANDY STREET NE, Russellville, AL 35653
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How EVERSTEAD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
EVERSTEAD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER 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 (6.0%) is above the Alabama average of 3.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% 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: 18.1% — better than the Alabama average of 21.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.0% — worse than the Alabama average of 3.3% (81% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.1% — worse than the Alabama average of 5.4% (51% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.0% — worse than the Alabama average of 24.7% (26% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Alabama averages across 224 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask EVERSTEAD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing EVERSTEAD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Russellville.
How is EVERSTEAD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER 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 is EVERSTEAD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.0% here versus 3.3% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is EVERSTEAD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 8.1% here versus 5.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at EVERSTEAD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does EVERSTEAD HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER 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.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at EVERSTEAD 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 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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