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Russellville Health Care in Russellville, AL

Russellville Health Care is a nursing home community in Russellville, AL.

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Russellville Health Care in Russellville, AL

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705 Northeast Gandy Street, Russellville, AL 35653

To contact a resident: (256) 332-3773

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

4.8 from 58 reviews
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Overall Review of Russellville Health Care

common 11 reviews mention this

Facility stays described as clean

Residents and families repeatedly describe the building as clean and odor-free.

Multiple reviewers mention the facility looking and smelling clean, including observations of no unpleasant odors. Cleanliness also comes up alongside room and laundry handling, as well as general comfort during visits. A few reviews include counterpoints about care during a stay, but the cleanliness comments are largely consistent across reviews.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Food gets both praise and pushback

Food is a frequent topic, with many calling it good and one pointing to limited variety.

Several reviewers describe meals as enjoyable or plentiful, including specific praise for the dining experience during rehab. Others say the food looked appetizing during visits or highlight what the dietary team provided. One reviewer asks for more vegetable and salad variety, even while noting a favorite item like a grilled cheese sandwich.

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Activities help pass the time

Scheduled events and group activities show up often in resident and family feedback.

Residents and families describe community events such as a fall festival and a trunk-or-treat, and several mention how much they enjoyed the time there. Other reviewers point to day-to-day activities like bingo, arts and crafts, and movie time. One comment also notes that evenings can feel slow compared with what’s planned earlier in the day.

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Rehab and therapy outcomes stand out

Reviews often credit therapy staff with helping residents regain strength.

A number of reviewers describe short-term rehab experiences with positive results, including specific progress they connected to therapy. Families also highlight the rehab department and physical therapy support, including help with exercises. In one longer look back, a reviewer also points to strong rehab services and results as a reason they would recommend the facility.

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Serious concerns show up in reviews

Some reviews raise major concerns about care quality and facility practices.

While most reviews are positive, a few are sharply critical and mention topics like investigations and violations, as well as problems with communication. One reviewer also describes a stay during which they felt special needs weren’t handled properly during illness. These are the only recurring negatives that stand out as major and specific in the set of reviews.

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Features

Housing

  • 50 resident community capacity 50 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Care Services

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

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Russellville, Alabama offers a variety of healthcare options with physicians, eyecare professionals, orthopedic centers, and hospitals located within close proximity. There are numerous pharmacies nearby for convenient access to medications. In terms of dining options, residents can enjoy a mix of fast food chains and local restaurants serving Mexican food and barbecue. Places of worship can be found in the immediate vicinity, providing spiritual support to those seeking it. Parks such as Slick Rock and City Lake Park offer opportunities for relaxation and outdoor activities. Transportation services like U-Haul and Ryder are available for any moving needs or errands. Overall, this area provides a well-rounded community with essential services for seniors looking to settle down in Russellville.

Physicians

  • Eyecare Professionals (0.1 miles)
  • Russellville Orthopedic Center (0.7 miles)
  • Colbert County Family Practice (16.2 miles)
  • Integrated Behavioral Health (16.4 miles)
  • Medical Associates of The Shoals PC (16.4 miles)
  • F. C. Gapultos (16.4 miles)
  • Lakeshore Pediatrics (16.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Russellville Hospital (0.1 miles)
  • Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital (0.2 miles)
  • Phil Campbell Medical Clinic (11.4 miles)
  • Helen Keller Hospital (16.4 miles)
  • Huntsville Hospital Spine & Neuro Center (16.4 miles)
  • Med Plus (16.4 miles)
  • Carmichael, Laurence North Alabama Sleep Disorders Center (16.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.2 miles)
  • El Quetzal Buena Vista (0.6 miles)
  • La Nina Mexican Food (0.7 miles)
  • Taco Bell (1.1 miles)
  • Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits (1.1 miles)
  • 306 Barbecue (1.1 miles)
  • Wendy's (1.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Family Pharmacy of Russellville (0.2 miles)
  • Family Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Franklin Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • The Drug Shop of Russellville (0.8 miles)
  • Russellville Drugs (0.8 miles)
  • Russellville Pharmacy (0.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • House of Victory (0.3 miles)
  • Eastside Church of Christ (0.3 miles)
  • Southern Baptist Convention (0.5 miles)
  • Witness Outreach Ministries (0.5 miles)
  • First Baptist Church (0.7 miles)
  • Arbol De Vida (0.8 miles)
  • Franklin County Baptist Association (0.9 miles)

Parks

  • Slick Rock (0.5 miles)
  • City Lake Park (1.4 miles)
  • Sloss Lake (1.9 miles)
  • MC Farland Park (14.6 miles)
  • Bear Creek Development Authority (15 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul (0.7 miles)
  • Air Evac Base #16 (12.2 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (14.2 miles)
  • Ryder (15.5 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (16.5 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (16.9 miles)

Cafes

  • The Grind Cafe And Coffee Shop (1.2 miles)

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