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Nursing homes in Houston County, Alabama
There are 3 certified nursing homes in Houston County, Alabama, with 501 beds between them.
67% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (39%). Inspectors recorded 31 health deficiencies over three cycles, 6.2 per 100 beds against 8.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $46K across 11 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Houston County | Alabama | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 224 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 67% | 39% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 6.2 | 8.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $46K | $3.1M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center | Dothan | 165 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2.4 | — | 29 Jul 2022 |
| Extendicare Health and Rehab | Dothan | 170 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 12 | 7.1 | — | 18 Jun 2022 |
| Wesley Place On Honeysuckle | Dothan | 166 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 9.0 | $46K | 23 Mar 2024 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 6 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 4 |
| F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | 3 |
| F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | 2 |
| F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Noland Health (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Houston County, Alabama?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 501 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Houston County have the highest CMS ratings?
Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center (4 stars), Extendicare Health and Rehab (2 stars), Wesley Place On Honeysuckle (2 stars)
How do Houston County nursing homes compare with Alabama?
67% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 39% statewide; citations run at 6.2 per 100 beds against 8.6 statewide.