Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center
501 North Woodburn Drive, Dothan, AL 36303 · Houston County · (334) 794-1000
165 certified beds, about 157 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1993
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 015425 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 29, 2022, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Alabama average is 4, the national average 9.2).
None of its 4 health citations since August 2018 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.33 hours per resident per day, against 3.88 across Alabama and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.44 of those hours.
35.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Alabama average 46.9%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 4 health citations on file.
July 29, 2022Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews the facility failed to ensure staff checked and changed Resident Identifier (RI) #41 before ambulating the resident in the hallway. This deficient practice affected one of two sampled residents who were reviewed for personal hygiene/incontinence care.
August 15, 2019Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and reviews of policies titled Dietary Meal Service, Dietary Sanitation Flatware Washing and Sanitation, Dietary Sanitation Food Storage and a facility document titled Lunch Meal, dated 8-14-19 week 2, the facility failed to ensure: 1. two packs containing 36 hot dogs in the freezer, with ice crystal on them, were labeled with an opened and use by date; 2. the temperatures of six milks and sweet peas were taken at the lunch tray line on 8/14/19 and; 3. six spoons and one fork were not wet in silverware bags. This had the potential to affect the residents who would receive the hotdogs from the kitchen, the six residents who received the milk during the lunch meal from the kitchen and six residents who would have received wet utensils during the lunch meal on 8/14/19. The facility served 155 residents from dietary. Findings Include: [...]
August 9, 2018Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and a review of a facility policy titled Dietary/Food Handling and the Food and Drug Administration, 2017 Food Code, the facility failed to ensure: 1. a package of hamburger buns was not left opened and labeled with a use by date; 2. a 46 fluid ounce supplement in the supplement refrigerator was not expired and; 3. a cook changed her gloves after wiping gravy off the floor and wiping gravy off another worker's pant leg. This was observed on one of three days of the survey and had the potential to affect 157 of 157 residents who received meals from the kitchen. Finding Include: 1) A review of a facility policy titled, Dietary/Food Handling with a revision date of 11/28/16, addressed .POLICIES AND PROCEDURES . 11) Food handlers must wash their hands.g) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. [...]
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and review of facility policies Hand Hygiene and Med Pass Tips, the facility failed to ensure: 1. licensed staff did not pull gloves from her uniform pocket then change a dressing covering Resident Identifier (RI) #10's trach site and touch the clean packaging of 4 x 4 gauze and packed abd (abdominal) pads with the same gloves 2. the same licensed staff washed her hands when she changed gloves; 3. licensed staff did not pick up a tablet she dropped on the top of the medication cart and place it in the medication cup with the other medications and then give to RI #142 and; 4. the same licensed staff did not use the same gloves she had on to administer RI #142's by mouth medication to administer the prescribed eye drops. This was observed on 8/7/18 and affected one of four licensed staff and two of six residents observed for medication pass. [...]
Fire safety inspections
14 fire safety citations on file: 6 on July 29, 2022, 6 on August 15, 2019, 2 on August 9, 2018.
Every fire safety citation14 citations
- F Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
- E Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Alabama | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.33 | 3.88 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.44 | 0.65 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.49 | 3.26 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.70 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.19 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 35.3% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 11.1% | 39.5% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.33 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.66 on weekdays and 3.49 on weekends, 25% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.48 in April to June 2025 to 4.33 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.33 | 0.44 | 4.66 | 3.49 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 157 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.35 | 0.47 | 4.63 | 3.63 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 157 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.57 | 0.53 | 4.87 | 3.79 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 155 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.48 | 0.51 | 4.82 | 3.63 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 156 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Alabama, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.88 | 0.63 | 4.13 | 3.27 | 0.9% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Alabama | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.5 | 12.0 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.3 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.1 | 12.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.8 | 21.2 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.3 | 24.8 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.1 | 11.3 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: WESTSIDE TERRACE, LLC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turenne, Roger | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Turenne, William | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Turenne, Roger | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2012 | |
| Turenne, William | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2012 | |
| Walls, Emily | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2011 | |
| Turenne & Associates LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2010 | |
| Hughes, Kristie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2010 | |
| Reid, Calvin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2010 | |
| Walls, Emily | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2011 | |
| Hughes, Kristie | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2010 | |
| McMillian, Virginia | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2010 | |
| Reid, Calvin | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2010 | |
| Turenne, Roger | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Turenne, William | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2021 | |
| Walls, Emily | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2010 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 15, 2019: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 29, 2022: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 9, 2018: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
Other nursing homes nearby
- Wesley Place on Honeysuckle Dothan, 1.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Extendicare Health and Rehab Dothan, 4.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Hartford Health Care Hartford, 16.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Oakview Manor Health Care Center Ozark, 17.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Ozark Health and Rehabilitation, LLC Ozark, 19.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Graceville Rehabilitation by Harborview Graceville, 19.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Enterprise Health & Rehabilitation Center Enterprise, 23 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Henry County Health and Rehabilitation Facility Abbeville, 24.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 11 citations
Alabama contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Alabama. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Alabama Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 334-242-5753. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Alabama Health Care Facilities Deficiencies, where Alabama publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on July 29, 2022. The Alabama average is 4.
- Has Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Westside Terrace Health & Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 15 owners and managers. Legal business name: WESTSIDE TERRACE, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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