WESTSIDE TERRACE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
501 NORTH WOODBURN DRIVE, Dothan, AL 36303
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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How WESTSIDE TERRACE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
WESTSIDE TERRACE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER is a 165-bed for-profit nursing facility in Dothan, Alabama. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Alabama average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.5%) is above the Alabama average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 165 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% 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: 18.0% — better than the Alabama average of 21.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 7.5% — worse than the Alabama average of 3.4% (122% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — worse than the Alabama average of 5.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.5% — better 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 WESTSIDE TERRACE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WESTSIDE TERRACE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Dothan.
What keeps WESTSIDE TERRACE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help WESTSIDE TERRACE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 18.0% here versus 21.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is WESTSIDE TERRACE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.5% here versus 3.4% across Alabama. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WESTSIDE TERRACE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 165 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WESTSIDE TERRACE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains WESTSIDE TERRACE HEALTH & REHABILITATION CENTER's rating advantage in Dothan?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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