Arabella Health and Wellness of Selma
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 8 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (6 vs median 3.0)
Below average in AL · Below recommended RN staffing · Significantly below average staffing · Worst in ARABELLA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT chain · $203,450 in fines · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its clinical rehabilitation and attentive nursing staff, making it a strong candidate for post-surgical recovery. While families should be aware that the food quality may not meet expectations, the facility's commitment to clear communication and addressing concerns is a significant positive indicator.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
8 reviews on Google“Arabella Health and Wellness of Selma receives high praise for its rehabilitation services, with families highlighting the professionalism and compassion of the nursing and therapy staff. While clinical care and communication are frequently commended, multiple reviewers noted dissatisfaction with the quality of the food provided to residents.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Effective physical and occupational therapy
- Clear communication with family members
- Professional clinical management
Concerns
- Poor food quality (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 9 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed that you are very active in responding to feedback online; how do you incorporate family input into your daily care plans?
- 2With the current focus on enhancing the dining experience, what steps are you taking to improve the quality and variety of the meals served to residents?
- 3Given the recent health inspection reports, could you walk me through the specific quality improvement initiatives you are currently prioritizing?
- 4Since your therapy team receives such high praise, how do you integrate those physical and occupational therapy sessions into a resident's daily routine?
- 5What protocols do you have in place to ensure consistent communication with families regarding a resident's medical status or any urgent health changes?
- 6Beyond clinical care, what kind of social activities or engagement programs do you offer to help residents stay connected and active within the facility?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff demonstrated professionalism, kindness, and strong clinical knowledge. Nurses monitored her pain, medications, and hip precautions closely, while physical and occupational therapists worked with her daily to build strength, mobility, and confidence.”
“The communication and services provided by the Social worker, CNA’s, admin, physical, and occupational therapist during my mother’s stay was great. She didn’t care for the food at all, but she had a good experience overall.”
“Really enjoy working with the HR lady Queen. She really listened to all of my concerns and addressed each one.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
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
Families have filed complaints resulting in serious deficiencies including abuse protection failures and resident safety concerns, with a notable complaint in July 2024 citing abuse protection, resident rights violations, and mobility care issues. The facility shows recurring problems across resident safety, building safety/fire egress, and infection control spanning multiple years from 2019 to 2024. While most deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues and recent complaint-driven findings warrant careful consideration before visiting.
Jul 15, 2024Complaint5
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.
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Jul 15, 2024Routine5
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Egress Deficiencies
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Apr 29, 2021Routine2
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Jun 6, 2019Routine4
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jul 15, 2024
$203,450
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Arabella Health and Wellness of Selma
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Arabella Healthcare Management
12 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 8 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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References & Resources
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