Extendicare Health Center is a large, for profit, nursing home with 170 beds based in Dothan, AL. At last check, the facility had 159 residents indicating that it is 94% occupied which is about average within the state of Alabama. The provider accepts both medicare and medicaid programs, and provides resident counseling services.
This nursing home is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of February 2010, the medicare rating for Extendicare Health Center, was 5 stars. Only 22% of nursing homes have 5 stars in Alabama. Important to note that this facility has recently improved and has gone from 4 stars to 5 stars.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Extendicare Health Center with other senior care providers in Alabama. When compare to the state averages for staffing, the number of registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day is about average; Certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours per resident per day is higher than average; The number of licensed practical (LPN) or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is higher than average. The most recent health inspection was on 03/26/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents for residents to spend most of their time in bed and it is less likely for residents to have a urinary tract infection. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents to have pressure sores.
To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
Extendicare Health Center
Work
950 S SAINT ANDREWS ST
DOTHAN
AL
36301
USA
Work
3347931177
Extendicare Health Center - Dothan, AL
Address
950 S Saint Andrews St
Dothan, AL 36301
Dothan, AL 36301
Phone Number
Average Prices for Care Providers in
Dothan, AL
Nursing Home Private:
$4,830/mo
Nursing Home Semi-Private:
$4,650/mo
Type of Care
for Extendicare Health Center
- Nursing Home
- Skilled Nursing Facility
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Medicare Ratings for Extendicare Health Center in Dothan, AL
Medicare Audit Summary for Extendicare Health Center in Dothan, AL
| Category | This Facility | State Average |
|---|---|---|
| Health Issues | 5 | 6 |
| Care Issues | 3 | 7 |
| Fire Safety | 4 | 3 |
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Nearby Hospitals for Extendicare Health Center in Dothan, AL- Southeast Alabama Medical Center1108 Ross Clark Circle
Dothan, AL 36302Distance: 2 milesTel: 334-793-8701Average Rating: %31.2153:-85.3616Acute Care Hospitals
Heart Failure Care Rating: 92%
Heart Attack Care Rating: 79%
Pneumonia Care Rating: 89% - Flowers Hospital4370 West Main Street
Dothan, AL 36305Distance: 4 milesTel: 334-793-5000Average Rating: %31.236:-85.4581Acute Care Hospitals
Heart Failure Care Rating: 99%
Heart Attack Care Rating: 86%
Pneumonia Care Rating: 99%
Description of Extendicare Health Center in Dothan, AL
Extendicare Health Center is a nursing home. The area code (36301) in Alabama, where Extendicare Health Center is located in, has a below average safety rating based on recent crime statistics. The Extendicare Health Center has a very good hospital, Southeast Alabama Medical Center, located nearby, which scored a 87 out of 100 in its most recent Medicare review. The Extendicare Health Center's nearest hospital is 2 miles away. There are 5 similar care providers within a 10 mile area. It provides medical nursing service for seniors with serious illnesses or disabilities twenty-four hours a day, delivered by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aids.
Nursing care facilities cater to several types of patients: some patients require short-term rehab while recovering from surgery; others require long-term nursing and medical supervision. In addition, some nursing homes offer specialized care programs for Alzheimer's or other illnesses, or short-term respite care for frail or disabled persons when a family member requires a rest from providing care in the home. Please note that you can help compare nursing homes by looking at the Medicare ratings of a given facility (Medicare has a 5-star rating system for comparing nursing homes). There are various ways for paying for care in a nursing home. Make sure you know your loved one's Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, and understand how you can use tools like long term care insurance to pay for nursing home care.
Also, Extendicare Health Center is a skilled nursing facility (SNF). It is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing care and related services for residents who require medical or nursing care; or rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons.
Skilled nursing facilities cater to patients who either need short-term rehab while recovering from surgery; or require long-term nursing and medical supervision. Skilled Nursing facilities are very often associated with area hospitals.
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Extendicare Health Center is a large, for profit, nursing home with 170 beds based in Dothan, AL. At last check, the facility had 159 residents indicating that it is 94% occupied which is about average within the state of Alabama. The provider accepts both medicare and medicaid programs, and provides resident counseling services.
This nursing home is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of February 2010, the medicare rating for Extendicare Health Center, was 5 stars. Only 22% of nursing homes have 5 stars in Alabama. Important to note that this facility has recently improved and has gone from 4 stars to 5 stars.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Extendicare Health Center with other senior care providers in Alabama. When compare to the state averages for staffing, the number of registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day is about average; Certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours per resident per day is higher than average; The number of licensed practical (LPN) or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is higher than average. The most recent health inspection was on 03/26/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents for residents to spend most of their time in bed and it is less likely for residents to have a urinary tract infection. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents to have pressure sores.
To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
This nursing home is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of February 2010, the medicare rating for Extendicare Health Center, was 5 stars. Only 22% of nursing homes have 5 stars in Alabama. Important to note that this facility has recently improved and has gone from 4 stars to 5 stars.
We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Extendicare Health Center with other senior care providers in Alabama. When compare to the state averages for staffing, the number of registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day is about average; Certified nursing assistant (CNA) hours per resident per day is higher than average; The number of licensed practical (LPN) or vocational nurse hours per resident per day is higher than average. The most recent health inspection was on 03/26/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents for residents to spend most of their time in bed and it is less likely for residents to have a urinary tract infection. When comparing the health condition of short stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, it is more likely for residents to have pressure sores.
To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
Extendicare Health Center Details
Facility Details
In Hospital:
No
Capacity:
170
Occupancy:
159
Accommodations
Security
- Fire Sprinkler System
Staffing
Hours Per Resident Per Day
Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses:
1 hour 20 minutes
Certified Nursing Assistants:
3 hours 10 minutes
Registered Nurses:
38 minutes
Medicare
Survey Dates
Health
03/26/2009
Fire
03/31/2009
Community Profile for 36301 in Dothan, AL
Annual Crime Occurrences
| 36301 | Avg. | |
| Violent Crimes | 5 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Property Crimes | 6 | 3 |
Weather Conditions
| Average High Temperature | 91.4° F |
|---|---|
| Average Low Temperature | 35.9° F |
| Rainy Days | 27% |
| Average Rainfall | 54.2 inches |
| Average Snowfall | 0.2 inches |
Religions
| Percent Religious | 67.82% |
|---|---|
| Protestant | 60.56% |
| Baptist | 46.25% |
| Methodist | 8.52% |
| Catholic | 3.41% |
| Pentecostal | 3.13% |
| Other Christian | 2.69% |
| All Other | 3.81% |
General Environment
| Provided By EPA; Closer to 100 is better | |
| Air Quality | 47 / 100 |
|---|---|
| Water Quality | 100 / 100 |
| Superfund Sites | 99 / 100 |
| Physicians per 100k | 314.6 |
People
| Male Population | 47.41% |
|---|---|
| Female Population | 52.59% |
| Median Age | 36.9 Years |
| Average Individual Income | $20,148 |
| Average Household Income | $36,110 |
| Population Change | 5.14% |
Cost of Living
| Compared to the National Average | |
| Overall | 21% Below |
|---|---|
| Cost of Food | 1% Below |
| Utilities | 23% Below |
| Miscellaneous | 2% Above |
Race
| White | 75.3% |
|---|---|
| Black | 21.2% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.4% |
| Multiracial | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.1% |
Education
| High School Graduate | 76.03% |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 6.30% |
| Undergraduate Degree | 10.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 4.06% |
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