Westside Terrace helps support families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease
The holidays can be a tough time for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. Westside Terrace Healthcare has joined an effort to provide them some relief and little holiday cheer. Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama is a non-profit organization for Alzheimer’s patients, caregivers and professionals. They have created Christmas Dinner Care Baskets
Westside Terrace welcomes visitors again
Westside Terrace Healthcare is excited to announce the return of in-person visitation for residents and their loved ones. In the interest of our residents’ well-being and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person visits were suspended in March. Families and friends have been keeping up with our residents in a variety of ways, including e-Cards and
Statement from Westside Terrace Healthcare on confirmed COVID-19 case
Dothan, Ala. — Westside Terrace Healthcare has learned that one of our residents tested positive for COVID-19. Our thoughts are with them and their loved ones at this time and we hope for their complete recovery. After learning of this diagnosis, we implemented additional safety precautions for our residents and staff. Out of caution, we
An update on coronavirus (COVID-19)
Westside Terrace Healthcare wins second statewide excellence award
Westside Terrace Healthcare has been recognized as a 2019 recipient of the Commitment to Performance Excellence Award for its dedication to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The distinction is the first tier of three progressive award levels through the Alabama Performance Excellence Award Program (ALPEX). The program promotes quality and high performance
Westside Terrace recognized nationally for improving the quality of long-term care
Westside Terrace Healthcare has been recognized by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for its achievements in the quality of care they provide. The long-term healthcare center accomplished four out of four national goals including improved customer satisfaction, functional outcomes (mobility) for residents, safe reduction of hospitalizations and safe
U.S. News & World Report rates Westside Terrace as a top nursing home
DOTHAN, Alabama – In an evaluation of more than 15,000 of the nation’s nursing homes, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Westside Terrace Healthcare as a “high performing” long-term care facility. Nationwide, 1,139 facilities received this rating in the publication’s 2019-2020 Best Nursing Homes feature. In Alabama, there were 10 facilities rated for top
Westside Terrace continues support for families dealing with Alzheimer’s
Nearly 6 million older people are living with Alzheimer’s disease in America and many of them are right here in Alabama. There were an estimated 92,000 people age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s in Alabama, according to a 2018 report by the Alzheimer’s Association. That number is expected to rise by nearly 20 percent by
Westside Terrace wins second national award for its quality care
Dothan, Ala. (June 27, 2019) — Westside Terrace Healthcare has been recognized as a 2019 recipient of the Silver – Achievement in Quality Award for its commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care. The distinction is the second of three progressive award levels through the National Quality Award Program, presented by the
Dothan nursing home to offer career training
DOTHAN, Alabama. (June 6, 2019) — Westside Terrace Healthcare is opening the doors to a new career opportunity for people in the Dothan area. The award-winning nursing home will offer Certified Nursing Assistant training, starting June 10. No college education or previous professional experience is needed; however, a high school diploma or GED is necessary.
