Skilled nursing · Fairhope, AL

Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope

22670 MAIN STREET, Fairhope, AL 36532

4 / 5CMS 83 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 15%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Strong. Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 85 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Alabama state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 12.7 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 20.9 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 1.01 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 70 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Alabama DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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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

This

1.01

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

70%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

12.7%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Alabama state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★3 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.01

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.48

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

70%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

75%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

12.7%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

20.9%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

4.1%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID015447

OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company

ChainIndependent

Beds83

Avg residents59

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Pressure ulcer rate is 2.4% — under half the national median. Means the floor staff are repositioning residents on schedule and catching skin breakdown early. Hands-on attention shows up in this number.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse coverage is 1.01 hours per resident per day — well above the recommended minimum of 0.75 and on par with high-end facilities. More RN time means complex medical changes get caught before they become emergency room trips.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Alabama DPH · Last reconciled May 6, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope?

Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 4 out of 5 stars. It scores 3 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope appears in the record section above.

Does Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope use antipsychotic medications?

12.7 percent of long-stay residents at Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 20.9 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 85 out of 100, placing it among the top-scoring facilities nationwide. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Alabama state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope?

Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope is located at 22670 MAIN STREET, Fairhope, AL 36532. Phone: (251) 928-2177. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope a special focus facility?

Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope compare to other Fairhope skilled nursing facilities?

Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 85. Browse the full Fairhope directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Arabella Health And Wellness Of Fairhope and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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