CMS Verified · Updated March 2026
Wesley Place On Honeysuckle
54.6
Score /100
2.0★
CMS Overall
2.0★
Health Inspection
2.0★
Quality Care
4.0★
Staffing
#11448
National Rank
Facility
Wesley Place On Honeysuckle
Address
718 Honeysuckle Road, Dothan, AL 36305
Phone
Care Offered
- Long-Term Care
- Rehab / Short-Term
Medicare & Medicaid
- Accepts Medicare
- Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
- 166 Certified Beds
- Ownership: Non profit – Corporation
- Resident Council: Resident
- Auto Sprinklers: Yes
Quick Verdict
Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing
Quality of Care
⚠️ Below Average (2★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ Serious safety findings
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
Composite Quality Score
54.6
/ 100
Composite Quality Score
Built from 5 components using official CMS data. How it’s calculated →
Safety & Inspections (35 pts)
33.9 / 35
33.9 / 35
Quality of Care (25 pts)
6.2 / 25
6.2 / 25
Nurse Staffing (20 pts)
8.4 / 20
8.4 / 20
Compliance History (15 pts)
12.8 / 15
12.8 / 15
Staff Stability (10 pts)
4.5 / 10
4.5 / 10
Improvement Trend (+5 pts)
0.0 / 5
0.0 / 5
Is This Facility Right For Your Loved One?
⚠️ Dementia / Alzheimer’s
20.9% antipsychotic use — near the national average of 16.7%.
❌ Short-Stay Rehab
30.9% rehospitalization rate — above the national average of 23.9%. Ask about discharge planning and care coordination.
✅ Bedridden / Immobile Residents
Only 2.7% of residents develop pressure sores — well below the national average of 5.1%. Good wound prevention protocols.
❌ ️ Fall-Risk Residents
7.2% falls with major injury — above the national average of 3.3%. Ask about fall assessment protocols.
Overall Rating 2022–2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022–2026
Quality Measures vs National Average
Long-Stay Residents
Antipsychotic Medication Uselong-stay
20.9%
+4.2% vs national
+4.2% vs national
National avg: 16.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Falls with Major Injurylong-stay
7.2%
+4.0% vs national
+4.0% vs national
National avg: 3.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Pressure Ulcerslong-stay
2.7%
-2.3% vs national
-2.3% vs national
National avg: 5.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Daily Activity Declinelong-stay
25.8%
+10.9% vs national
+10.9% vs national
National avg: 14.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Walking/Mobility Worsenedlong-stay
19.5%
+3.2% vs national
+3.2% vs national
National avg: 16.3% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Urinary Tract Infectionslong-stay
2.8%
+1.1% vs national
+1.1% vs national
National avg: 1.7% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents with Depressive Symptomslong-stay
0.4%
-10.9% vs national
-10.9% vs national
National avg: 11.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Physical Restraints Usedlong-stay
0.0%
-0.1% vs national
-0.1% vs national
National avg: 0.1% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Residents Losing Too Much Weightlong-stay
8.3%
+2.9% vs national
+2.9% vs national
National avg: 5.4% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Short-Stay / Rehab Residents
Rehospitalized After Admissionshort-stay
30.9%
+7.1% vs national
+7.1% vs national
National avg: 23.9% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Emergency Dept. Visit Rateshort-stay
24.9%
+12.9% vs national
+12.9% vs national
National avg: 12.0% | 4-quarter average (2024Q4–2025Q3)
Quality Measure Trends (2022–2026)
Antipsychotic Medication Use % (lower = better)
Falls with Major Injury % (lower = better)
Pressure Ulcers % (lower = better)
Rehospitalization Rate % (lower = better)
Why does a facility with 1 CMS star sometimes have a higher composite score? CMS star ratings place hundreds of facilities into just 5 buckets. Our composite score uses the raw underlying data to rank facilities more precisely. A 1-star facility may have been penalized in health inspection while performing well in staffing and quality care. Read our methodology.
Current CMS Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★2 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM) Rating
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightWesley Place On Honeysuckle currently provides 4 hours 13 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 27 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 55.4%, which can affect care continuity.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 13 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 47 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours27 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours1 minute
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.9 hours per resident per day (CMS, March 2026).
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 44 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours10 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
5-Year Compliance Record (2022–2026)
❌ Serious findings — see details below
Immediate Jeopardy citation in last 2 years. This means inspectors found conditions that posed an immediate threat to resident safety. Review the full inspection report at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Total citations (2022–2026)90
Citations causing actual harm (severity G+)4
Immediate jeopardy citations (most serious)4
Complaint-driven citations20
Abuse / neglect related citations0
Government fines (2022–2026)29
Total fines paid$112,760
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial days0
Severity A–C: minor | D–F: potential harm | G–I: actual harm | J–L: immediate jeopardy. Data covers 2022–2026.
Annual Trends
Government Fines ($) Per Year
Substantiated Complaints Per Year
Composite Quality Rankings
#11,448
of 14,703
National
⚠️ Bottom 25%
Nationally, Wesley Place On Honeysuckle ranks 11498th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 61.8/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 192nd out of 224 nursing homes. In Dothan, it ranks 3rd out of 3 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,534 nationally and RN hours rank #9,928 nationally (#190 in AL).
How are these rankings calculated? →
Total Nurse Staffing — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
| Year | Hours/Day | National Rank | AL State Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3.90 | #4,922 / 14,703 | #86 / 224 |
| 2023 | 4.46 | #2,230 / 14,703 | #36 / 224 |
| 2024 | 4.40 | #2,444 / 14,703 | #43 / 224 |
| 2025 | 4.49 | #2,349 / 14,703 | #32 / 224 |
| 2026 | 4.22 | #3,534 / 14,703 | #75 / 224 |
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours — Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
| Year | Hours/Day | National Rank | AL State Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.44 | #9,972 / 14,703 | #170 / 224 |
| 2023 | 0.45 | #9,176 / 14,703 | #149 / 224 |
| 2024 | 0.54 | #7,245 / 14,703 | #111 / 224 |
| 2025 | 0.51 | #8,165 / 14,703 | #150 / 224 |
| 2026 | 0.45 | #9,928 / 14,703 | #190 / 224 |
Total Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Registered Nurse Rank — National (lower = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Wesley Place On Honeysuckle is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1977-07-01. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (334) 792-0921 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Wesley Place On Honeysuckle holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2â
), Staffing (4â
), and Quality of Resident Care (2â
). Our independent composite quality score â which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities â is 61.8/100, placing it #11498 of 14703 facilities nationally and #192 of 224 in Alabama. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Wesley Place On Honeysuckle receives a reported average of 4 hours 13 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage â 27 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) â 1 hour; Nurse Aide â 2 hours 47 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 44 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 55.4%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 12 fine(s) totaling $48,689. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period â families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 12 fine(s) totaling $48,689, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 12. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 45.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Wesley Place On Honeysuckle ranks 11498th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 61.8/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within AL, it ranks 192nd out of 224 nursing homes. In Dothan, it ranks 3rd out of 3 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,534 nationally and RN hours rank #9,928 nationally (#190 in AL). Our composite quality score of 61.8/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends â giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Dothan, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/alabama/dothan/
Contact and Location
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Address
718 HONEYSUCKLE ROAD, Dothan, AL 36305
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Facility Details
| Certified Beds | 166 |
| Avg Residents / Day | 155 (94% occupancy) |
| Ownership Type | Non profit – Corporation |
| Provider Type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| County | Houston County, AL |
| City | Dothan, AL |
| ZIP Code | 36305 |
| Approved Since | July 1, 1977 |
| Resident Council | ✅ Yes |
| Auto Sprinklers | ✅ All areas |
| Ownership Changed | No |
| CMS Certification # | 015175 |
| Last Inspection | March 23, 2024 |
| CMS Data Updated | March 1, 2026 |
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Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org using a proprietary methodology. Learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026 ·
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