EXTENDICARE HEALTH AND REHAB
950 SOUTH ST. ANDREWS STREET, Dothan, AL 36302
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How EXTENDICARE HEALTH AND REHAB Compares
EXTENDICARE HEALTH AND REHAB is a 170-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dothan, 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 health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (10.1%) is below the Alabama average of 21.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 170 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dothan, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Alabama average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.1% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4% (53% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Alabama average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.8% — better than the Alabama average of 5.6% (32% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.1% — 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 EXTENDICARE HEALTH AND REHAB
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing EXTENDICARE HEALTH AND REHAB with other nursing homes in Dothan.
How is EXTENDICARE HEALTH AND REHAB 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 EXTENDICARE HEALTH AND REHAB keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.1% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help EXTENDICARE HEALTH AND REHAB keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.8% here versus 5.6% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does EXTENDICARE HEALTH AND REHAB maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 170 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at EXTENDICARE HEALTH AND REHAB?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does EXTENDICARE HEALTH AND REHAB lag behind other Dothan 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.
The Senior Community Around Dothan
Dothan sits in Houston County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Alabama as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 18,669 (17.7%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $49,069
- Median home value
- $141,800
Demographics for Houston County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dothan.
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