Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center
Dothan, AL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 015425) · 165 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (334) 794-1000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 4 out of 5.
Westside Terrace reports total nurse staffing of about 4.33 hours per resident per day, with about 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Dothan, Houston County, Alabama, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on September 22, 1993. The facility is certified for 165 beds and reports an average daily census of 156.6 residents, indicating high occupancy. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, per CMS Care Compare records.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Westside Terrace holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: a 4-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 4-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.32746 hours per resident per day, with 0.43518 of those hours provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.3%.
On the penalty front, CMS Care Compare shows no federal fines on record for this facility — zero fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials have been issued. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided for Westside Terrace. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. Families should still verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates ratings and inspection findings periodically. This profile reflects the data vintage supplied by CMS Care Compare at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Westside Terrace has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Alabama state average of 3.0 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.32746 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43518 RN hours, with a 35.3% nursing staff turnover rate, and a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Westside Terrace is certified for 165 beds and has an average daily population of 156.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information was provided in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on September 22, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Westside Terrace scores 4 out of 5 on all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 334-794-1000 or check the Medicare Care Compare listing to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
Specific tour details aren't included in this data; contact the facility at 334-794-1000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/015425?state=AL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.