Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center
Work
501 N WOODBURN DR
DOTHAN
AL
36303
USA
Work 3347941000

5 of 5 stars

Address book Address
501 N Woodburn Dr
Dothan, AL 36303
Telephone Phone Number
31.2423:-85.4549

Review of Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center in Dothan, AL

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Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center, located in Dothan, Alabama provides the following services: Nursing Home, Alzheimer's Care, Skilled Nursing Facility, Short Term Care: Rehabilitation, Respite, and Hospice. It accepts the following payment methods: Medicare and Medicaid. Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center has received 5 stars from Medicare and an average user review rating of 5.0 stars. The Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center has a very good hospital, Flowers Hospital, located nearby, which scored a 89 out of 100 in its most recent Medicare review. The Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center's nearest hospital is 0 miles away. The zipcode (36303) in Alabama, where Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center is located, has a below average safety rating based on recent crime statistics. A more detailed description of the types of care for Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center can be found here.


Average Prices for Care Providers in Dothan, AL
Nursing Home Private:
$4,830/mo
Nursing Home Semi-Private:
$4,650/mo
Payment Options at Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center in Dothan, AL
Medicare
Yes
Medicaid
Yes
Veteran's Benefits
No
Long Term Care Insurance
Yes
Subsidy Available
No
Type of Care for Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center
  • Nursing Home
  • Alzheimer's Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility
  • Short Term Care: Rehabilitation, Respite
  • Hospice
Medicare Ratings for Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center in Dothan, AL
Medicare Audit Summary for Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center in Dothan, AL
CategoryThis FacilityState Average
Health Issues06
Care Issues84
Fire Safety13
User Reviews for Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center in Dothan, AL

5 of 5 stars

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Quality of Care
nearby hospitals Nearby Hospitals for Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center in Dothan, AL
  • Flowers Hospital
    4370 West Main Street
    Dothan, AL 36305
    Distance: 0 miles
    Tel: 334-793-5000
    Average Rating: 89%
    31.2361:-85.4577Acute Care
    Heart Failure Care Rating: 99%
    Heart Attack Care Rating: 99%
    Pneumonia Care Rating: 99%
  • Southeast Alabama Medical Center
    1108 Ross Clark Circle
    Dothan, AL 36302
    Distance: 6 miles
    Tel: 334-793-8701
    Average Rating: 83%
    31.2153:-85.3616Acute Care
    Heart Failure Care Rating: 92%
    Heart Attack Care Rating: 95%
    Pneumonia Care Rating: 89%

User Reviews for Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center in Dothan, AL

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On Aug 01, 2010 10:45PM EDT, an OurParents user provided the following review of this care provider:

5 of 5 stars

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Review of Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center
Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center is an average sized, for profit, nursing home with 160 beds based in Dothan, AL. At last check, the facility had 160 residents indicating that it is 100% occupied which is more than average within the state of Alabama. The provider accepts both medicare and medicaid programs, and provides resident and family counseling services.

This nursing home is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of August 2010, the medicare rating for Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center, was 5 stars. Only 18% of nursing homes have 5 stars in Alabama.

We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation 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 higher than 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 about average. The most recent health inspection was on 06/30/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, for low-risk residents to have pressure sores.

To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
Aug 01, 2010 10:45PM EDT
Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center is an average sized, for profit, nursing home with 160 beds based in Dothan, AL. At last check, the facility had 160 residents indicating that it is 100% occupied which is more than average within the state of Alabama. The provider accepts both medicare and medicaid programs, and provides resident and family counseling services.

This nursing home is not located in a hospital or a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). As of August 2010, the medicare rating for Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center, was 5 stars. Only 18% of nursing homes have 5 stars in Alabama.

We have compared the detailed Medicare data for Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation 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 higher than 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 about average. The most recent health inspection was on 06/30/2009. When comparing the health condition of long stay residents to other nursing homes in Alabama, for low-risk residents to have pressure sores.

To view the full report for this facility, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here

Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center Details

Facility Details
Year Opened:
1996
In Hospital:
No
Capacity:
160
Occupancy:
160
Accommodations
Security
  • 24 Hour Controlled Access
  • 24 Hour Up and Awake Staff
  • Door Alarms (for exit seekers)
  • Emergency In-Room Call System
  • Fire Sprinkler System
Smoking:
Yes
Furniture:
Yes
Room Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Air Purification System
  • Cable Hook Up
  • Climate Control Thermostat
  • Microwave
  • Private Courtyard or Patio
  • Private Telephone Line
  • Wheel-In Shower
  • Walk-In Shower
  • Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Transportation
  • Transportation Provided by Facility
  • Guest Parking
Care Options
Special Health Conditions
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Breathing Support with Oxygen
  • Broken Bones
  • Cancer
  • Colostomy or Urostomy
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Emphysema or Other Lung Disease (COPD)
  • Heart Disease or Heart Failure
  • Management of an I.V.
  • Management of a Feeding Tube
  • Monitored Intake of Food and Liquids
  • Osteoporosis
  • Stroke
  • Tendency To Fall
  • Severe Brain Injury
Diabetic Care
  • Diet
  • Oral Medication
  • Insulin Injection Staff-Administered
On Site Services
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Physical Therapy
  • Restorative Therapy
  • Speech Therapy
Behavioral Support
  • Needs Prompting for Their Personal Care
Personal Assistance Types
  • Activities of Daily Living (bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, etc.)
  • Sitting, Standing, Walking
  • Toileting
  • Medication Management
Community
Dietary Options
  • Ethnic Meals
  • Gluten-Free
  • Kosher Kitchen
  • Kosher Meals
  • Low Sugar
  • Low Sodium
  • Vegetarian
Recreational Activities:
Bingo is offered two times a week, we have quarterly dominoe tournaments, devotionals and church services offered on a regular basics. We have several out of facility activities coordinated with community events. Bingo is offered two times a week, we have quarterly dominoe tournaments, devotionals and church services offered on a regular basics. We have several out of facility activities coordinated with community events.
Dining Options
  • Restaurant Style
  • Family Style
  • Room Service as Needed
Particular Groups:
We do not have specific groups. We do not have specific groups.
Meals Served
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Snack
On Site Community Services
  • Activity Director
  • Beautician/Barber
  • Computer/Internet Access
  • Designated Family Visiting Area
  • Garden
  • Guest Dining
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Maintenance Director
  • TV/Media Room
Staffing
Hours Per Resident Per Day
Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses:
1 hour 10 minutes
Certified Nursing Assistants:
3 hours 23 minutes
Registered Nurses:
43 minutes
Background Check:
on
Medicare
Survey Dates
Health
06/30/2009
Fire
06/30/2009

Community Profile for 36303 in Dothan, AL

Annual Crime Occurrences

36303 Avg.
Violent Crimes 5 3
Property Crimes 5 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

Breakdown of religious affiliations in Dothan AL
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 48 / 100
Water Quality 99 / 100
Superfund Sites 99 / 100
Physicians per 100k 317.4

People

Male Population 47.21%
Female Population 52.79%
Median Age 37.3 Years
Average Individual Income $23,066
Average Household Income $36,822
Population Change -2.11%

Cost of Living

Compared to the National Average
Overall 18% Below
Cost of Food 2% Below
Utilities 23% Below
Miscellaneous 3% Above

Race

Breakdown of ethnicities in Dothan AL
White 56.4%
Black 40.7%
Hispanic/Latino 1.1%
Multiracial 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
Other 0.1%

Education

High School Graduate 77.87%
Associate Degree 6.27%
Undergraduate Degree 14.51%
Graduate Degree 9.02%
Please Note

Zip code-level crime information is provided by U.S. Census data. OurParents ALWAYS recommends that you visit the facility and check with local law enforcement authorities, and draw your own conclusions about the safety of any given care provider and area.

Service Information for Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center

Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home. 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, Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center facility provides Alzheimer's care. This means it has special safeguards for wandering seniors, and caregivers are trained in handling dementia behaviors.

Also, Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center care provider provides hospice care. Hospice care is an infusion of home care and facility care provided to benefit terminally ill patients and support their families through their tough times.

Also, Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation 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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