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Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Birmingham, AL

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1020 Tuscaloosa Avenue, Sw, Birmingham, AL 35211

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.2 from 45 reviews

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Overall Review of Arlington Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

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Rehab and therapy feel hands-on

Residents and families repeatedly describe therapy teams who help with real progress during rehab.

Multiple reviews say the rehab experience felt active and personalized, with physical and occupational therapy involved in day-to-day needs. Several people specifically mention improvements in mobility and independence, and they call out the therapy staff by role. A few reviews also say issues were addressed when brought up, which reinforced trust in the rehab process for those families.

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Clean facility is a frequent plus

Cleaning and facility upkeep come up often, with residents and visitors describing the building as clean and well maintained.

Many reviews note the facility looks clean, is well maintained, and feels orderly, sometimes mentioning there was no bad smell. Families and residents describe the environment as welcoming and maintained. A smaller set of negative reviews dispute that impression, describing cleanliness problems, but overall cleanliness still appears as a common positive theme.

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Food quality gets both praise

Food is a recurring topic, with several reviewers saying meals were good or delicious.

Several residents and family members describe the food positively, including comments about it being delicious and part of an overall good stay. Some also connect meal experience with satisfaction during rehab. On the downside, a few reviews say the food was terrible, so dining satisfaction is not universal.

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Care oversight and communication are mixed

While some families praise communication, other reviewers report serious lapses in care and responsiveness.

A number of reviews highlight communication as a strength, describing updates on progress and responsiveness when families raised concerns. They also mention medication handling and that staff helped residents stay on track with appointments and routines. However, other reviews describe neglect-related issues such as bedsores, missed basic needs, and staff not returning for hours, along with concerns about confidentiality and unprofessional conduct. Overall, resident and family experiences are polarized, so it’s important to ask detailed questions and verify day-to-day follow-through.

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Features

Housing

117 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Birmingham International (7 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

Baptist Medical Center (0.1 miles)
Community Health Systems (1.1 miles)
Benjamin Russell Hospital for Children (2.6 miles)
Women & Infants Center (2.7 miles)
Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital (2.8 miles)
UAB Hospital (2.8 miles)
UAB Spain-Wallace Building (2.9 miles)

Physicians

Simon Williamson Clinic, PC (0.2 miles)
Short Kathleen S MD - Simon-Williamson Clinic (0.2 miles)
Montgomery Rian L MD - Rian L Montgomery, MD (0.2 miles)
Children's of Alabama - Pediatric ENT Associates (2.6 miles)
Mark, Victor Dr-Spain Rehabilitation Center (2.7 miles)
Morgan Pediatrics (2.9 miles)
Alabama Ophthalmology Associates PC (3 miles)

Pharmacies

Walgreens (0.4 miles)
Hospira (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
Walgreens (2.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
Birmingham Apothecary (3.1 miles)
Walgreens (3.3 miles)

Restaurants

Domino's Pizza (1.3 miles)
Church's Chicken (1.8 miles)
McDonald's (2.5 miles)
Paw Paw Patch (2.7 miles)
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe (2.7 miles)
Niki's West Steak And Seafood Restaurant (2.8 miles)
Bistro 218 (2.8 miles)

Places of Worship

United Methodist Center (1.3 miles)
Dawson Family of Faith (2.9 miles)
All Saints Episcopal Church (3 miles)
Galilee Baptist Church (3.4 miles)
Covenant Presbyterian Church (4.5 miles)
Canterbury United Methodist Church (5.4 miles)
Levite Jewish Community Center (5.6 miles)

Parks

Railroad Park (2.5 miles)
Ensley Park (2.8 miles)
Rotary Trail (2.9 miles)
Lakeshore Running Trail (3.9 miles)
Oxmoor Park (4.3 miles)
Avondale Park (4.8 miles)

Cafes

Revelator Coffee Company (2.7 miles)
Starbucks (2.9 miles)
The Essential (2.9 miles)
The Red Cat (3.7 miles)
Starbucks (3.8 miles)
Continental Bakery (3.9 miles)
Starbucks (6.8 miles)

Theaters

AMC DINE-IN Vestavia Hills 1 (4.7 miles)

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