Arabella Health & Wellness of Russellville
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- High staff turnover (65%)
Below average in AL · Meets national RN staffing standard · No penalties on record · Very few deficiencies
What this means for your family
The facility is highly regarded for its clean environment and dedicated nursing staff, making it a strong candidate for rehabilitation. However, given the serious allegations regarding administrative and financial practices, we strongly recommend that families conduct a thorough review of their own billing statements and maintain active, frequent communication with the management team.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
57 reviews on Google“Arabella Health & Wellness of Russellville receives overwhelming praise for its compassionate nursing staff, cleanliness, and effective rehabilitation services. While the vast majority of families report high satisfaction with the care provided to their loved ones, there are serious allegations from a minority of reviewers regarding administrative conduct, financial transparency, and quality of care. Families should weigh the consistent positive feedback from long-term residents against the specific, severe concerns raised regarding management and regulatory compliance.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Effective short-term rehabilitation programs
- Active and engaging social/activities department
Concerns
- Allegations of administrative misconduct and financial irregularities (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Concerns regarding quality of care and neglect of special needs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 56 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We noticed how much the community appreciates your social and activities department; could you tell us more about the types of events planned for residents each week?
- 2The facility looks very well-maintained; what are your current protocols for ensuring the cleanliness and upkeep of the resident rooms?
- 3How does the nursing team specifically manage the care and specialized needs of residents who require extra medical attention?
- 4In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate process for notifying the family and providing care?
- 5We saw that the management team is quite active in responding to community feedback; how do you use resident or family suggestions to improve the facility?
- 6What specific steps are being taken to address the recent health inspection findings to ensure the highest standard of care?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My mother has now been a resident for 5 years. My opinion has only been reinforced over the years. To have no complaints after 5 years is saying something!”
“I spent two weeks at Arabella rehab center. They welcomed me as if I was family. Everyone was nice, kind, and helpful.”
“The building is older but so very, very clean and no unpleasant odors at all! The staff is amazing - every single person I met, they know their jobs well and answered every question I had.”
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 whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has a moderate inspection record with 8 deficiencies across 2 surveys, all corrected by the provider. The most recurring issues involve infection control programs and fire safety system maintenance, appearing in both 2019 and 2022 inspections. Additional deficiencies included food safety, emergency power systems, hallway obstructions, and resident assessment reporting. While all violations were addressed, the pattern of repeated infection control and safety system problems suggests families should inquire about current maintenance protocols and infection prevention practices.
Sep 21, 2022Routine5
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Aug 19, 2019Routine3
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Arabella Health & Wellness of Russellville
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Arabella Healthcare Management
13 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 6 of 12
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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