Arabella Health and Wellness of Montgomery
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (10 vs median 3.0)
- High staff turnover (62%)
- High RN turnover (55%)
Below average in AL · Below recommended RN staffing · Worst in ARABELLA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT chain · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
This facility offers a strong rehabilitation program and a clean environment, which many patients appreciate. However, families should be aware of recurring administrative issues, specifically regarding phone communication and entry access; we recommend visiting in person to assess if these management hurdles will impact your loved one's care.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
24 reviews on Google“Arabella Health and Wellness of Montgomery receives polarized feedback, with many patients praising the physical therapy department and the cleanliness of the facility. However, some family members report significant administrative issues, including difficulty reaching staff by phone and long wait times to enter the building. While clinical care is frequently described as attentive, there are serious concerns regarding management's professionalism and communication.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly effective physical therapy team
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Attentive and caring nursing staff
- Positive dining experiences
Concerns
- Poor communication and difficulty reaching staff by phone (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Long wait times to enter the facility (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Administrative and management professionalism issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 24 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the physical therapy team is highly regarded here; how do you integrate those services into a resident's daily routine to ensure they stay active?
- 2Given that families sometimes find it difficult to reach staff by phone, what is the best way for us to stay updated on our loved one's care and receive timely responses?
- 3With the recent focus on improving administrative communication, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure families feel supported and informed?
- 4I see that you are active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that input to make tangible improvements to the daily experience for residents?
- 5Could you walk us through the process for handling medical emergencies or urgent health changes, especially during evening or weekend hours?
- 6Since access to the facility has been a point of feedback for some, what is the current process for family members visiting their loved ones to ensure a smooth check-in experience?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The facility is the cleanest most well maintained one I have visited in a long time, and I have been to over 300 nationwide.”
“My mother is currently in rehab here & I must say this is the first time I have been in a Nursing Home/ Rehabilitation & it's clean throughout the whole facility & smell like home”
“My mom is currently in their facility and no one ever answers the phone. I have called and even written a letter stating the days I would like to pick her up and they still act as if they don’t know what I’m talking about.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows concerning patterns of repeat violations and recent family complaints. Food safety and sanitation issues have persisted across multiple inspections from 2021 to 2025, while families have filed reports about abuse protection and privacy failures in 2023 and 2025. The facility also struggles with care planning and assessment accuracy spanning all survey periods, suggesting ongoing operational challenges despite reported corrections.
Jul 24, 2025Routine8
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Jul 24, 2025Complaint5
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Aug 30, 2023Complaint5
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Jan 11, 2023Routine17
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Sep 23, 2021Routine23
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop a communication plan.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish methods for sharing information.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Arabella Health and Wellness of Montgomery
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Arabella Healthcare Management
12 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 12 of 12 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Fein, Miriam
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Zlotowitz, Eliyahu
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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