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Measured. Arabella Health & Wellness of Mobile is essentially the "C+" student who actually crushes their labs, showing great medical outcomes despite some messy paperwork and a revolving door in the breakroom. You’re looking at a place where the LOW_FALLS_MAJOR_INJURY rate is a literal zero, which means when Mom needs to get to the bathroom at 3 AM, someone is actually there to steady her elbow rather than letting her wing it alone. That kind of safety is backed by solid RN coverage, giving you the peace of mind that a professional is actually supervising the floor instead of just hiding in an office. However, we have to talk about the HIGH_SEDATION_PRESCRIBER flag, because their antipsychotic use is double the national average; in the real world, that often looks like residents who are "easy to manage" because they’re chemically sidelined. You also can’t ignore the HIGH_WEIGHT_LOSS signal, a red flag that usually means the dining room is understaffed and people who need help actually getting the fork to their mouth are being left to struggle. There are zero federal fines on record, though we can't tell if that’s a recent win or a five-year streak, so take it with a grain of salt. When you walk in, skip the lobby small talk and ask the administrator why so many residents are losing weight while being prescribed heavy-duty sedatives.
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Services
What they offer.
Levels of care
Amenities
What the data shows
The safety record, by the numbers.
Going right
5-star health inspection
Top federal score on the most recent inspection.
RN hours per resident, daily
Annual nurse turnover
No federal fines
Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.
Worth asking about
Antipsychotic, long-stay
Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.