RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Dothan, AL (2026)

Compare all 3 eligible CMS-rated nursing homes in Dothan, AL, ranked by public ratings, health inspections, staffing and penalties — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

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3Nursing Homes in Dothan
2.7/5
-0.3 vs state avgState avg: 3.00Dothan Avg Rating
$46K$35K vs state avgState avg: $81KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeDothan, AL

Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center

For-profit

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
165 BedsStandard health inspection Jul 2022

Above Alabama avg of 3.0

501 North Woodburn DriveDothan, AL 36303

(334) 794-1000

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeDothan, AL

Extendicare Health And Rehab

For-profit

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
170 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2022

Below Alabama avg of 3.0

950 South St. Andrews StreetDothan, AL 36302

(334) 793-1177

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311 Penalties

Nursing HomeDothan, AL

Wesley Place On Honeysuckle

Non-profit

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing2.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
166 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2024

Below Alabama avg of 3.0

718 Honeysuckle RoadDothan, AL 36305

(334) 792-0921

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City report

Care landscape in Dothan

How Dothan compares with the rest of Alabama on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+17.9%

    A little lower than the state average of 19.2%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover44.0%

    A little lower than the state average of 46.9%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability15.8%

    About 8% lower than the state average of 17.2%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Dothan, AL?

This page evaluates 3 eligible nursing homes in Dothan, AL and shows the top 3.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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