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Phenix City Health Care in Phenix City, AL

Phenix City Health Care is a nursing home community in Phenix City, AL.

Information last verified: June 16, 2026

3900 Lakewood Drive, Phenix City, AL 36867

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

4.3 from 127 reviews

5 stars

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4 stars

8

3 stars

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2 stars

1

1 stars

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Overall Review of Phenix City Health Care

differentiator 26 reviews mention this

Therapy support stands out

Physical and occupational therapy is a major reason families praise this community.

Many residents and families describe the PT/OT team as helpful and skilled, with therapy sessions that push progress and support mobility goals. Several reviewers say their loved ones regained strength or began walking again after being unable to do so at admission. A few comments also note therapy logistics issues, including slow or missed sessions, but the overall feedback still centers on therapy quality.

common 34 reviews mention this

Caregivers are warm and attentive

Residents and families frequently describe staff as kind, caring, and responsive.

Across reviews, people often mention staff kindness, patience, and compassion during daily care and visits. Families also describe regular communication and being kept updated, along with staff members addressing concerns and supporting comfort. A smaller set of reviews raises problems with medication attention, communication, and overall responsiveness, showing that experiences can vary.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Dining is a mixed point

Food quality comes up often, with praise in some reviews and disappointment in others.

Several residents and family members say the food is good and that meals are satisfying, including comments about having enough to eat. Others describe dietary disappointment, including food looking unappetizing or not tasting good, and a few mention specific meal gaps or tray problems. The community offers restaurant-style dining and uses special dietary restrictions and diabetes diet support, which helps explain why food is a recurring topic in both positive and negative feedback.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Nursing communication and response vary

Some reviewers report delays or failures in nursing response for urgent needs.

While many reviews highlight attentive nursing support, a recurring concern in lower ratings is that care response can be slow or ineffective when problems come up. Some families describe medication delivery issues, problems getting help after pressing an SOS button, or concerns about how medical issues were handled. Residents also describe an overall 24-hour supervision/call-system setup, but the reviews suggest that how consistently help is delivered can differ by situation.

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Features

Housing

86 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

Columbus Metropolitan (6 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

Physicians

Phenix City Children's Healthcare (0.5 miles)
Phenix City Children's (0.5 miles)
Preferred Medical Group (0.5 miles)
JPL Family Medicine (0.8 miles)
Phenix City Pain Management (0.8 miles)
Dr Carden Family Physician (0.8 miles)
Alabama Obstetrics (1.4 miles)

Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A (0.7 miles)
Burger King (0.9 miles)
El Vaquero Mexican Restaurant (1 miles)
McDonald's (1 miles)
Sharks Fish & Chicken (1.1 miles)
Sonic Drive-In (1.1 miles)
Del Taco (1.8 miles)

Hospitals

Regional Rehabilitation Hospital (0.7 miles)
Midtown Medical Center-West (3.1 miles)
Columbus Regional Breast Care Center (3.1 miles)
Columbus Regional Healthcare (3.1 miles)
Amerigroup (3.1 miles)
TMC Conference Center (3.2 miles)
Aspirion Health Resources (3.2 miles)

Parks

Lakewood Park (0.8 miles)
Golden Park (3.9 miles)

Pharmacies

Medical Park Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
Walgreens (1.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
Pediatrics Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
Center Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
Columbus Regional Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
The Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy (3.2 miles)

Places of Worship

St Patrick Church (2.5 miles)
St Luke Ministry Center (3.3 miles)

Cafes

Iron Bank Coffee Co. (3.1 miles)

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