Extendicare Health Center

Extendicare Health Center is a senior living community in Dothan, Alabama, located at 950 S St Andrews St on a tree-lined, historic street, and it's been part of the community since 1977. The campus is known for its original hand-painted murals that show Dothan's old neighborhoods and buildings, which give the place a homelike feeling, and landscaped gardens that circle the outdoor areas where residents can relax or go for a walk when the weather's nice. The community offers many types of care, including assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care, focusing on serving older adults with different needs.

Extendicare has 170 skilled nursing beds, with 110 private rooms and 30 semi-private rooms, plus 24 private beds made especially for those needing rehabilitation after hospital stays or surgeries. Residents get medical care like nursing, respiratory therapy, infusion therapy, occupational therapy, wound care, medication help, diabetic care, and rehabilitation for strokes or heart problems, plus help with daily living such as dressing and grooming, incontinence, and non-ambulatory care, and there's always staff on hand - more than 300 people cover day and night shifts. The team also assists with memory care or behavioral support for those with complex needs, and there's a Personal Emergency Response System in every unit for safety.

The facility feels social and lively, with group outings for shopping or dining out, daily activities like bingo, games, crafts, clubs, movies, music, church services, Bible studies, exercise classes, and veterans groups, as well as devotional programs and special programs supporting groups like the Alzheimer's Society of Canada. Three dining rooms serve tasty, nutritious meals cooked by chefs and meal planners, and afternoon "Tea Time" snack service is part of the daily schedule. There are two complimentary beauty shops, open all week for hair and nail care. Every room comes with private TV, phone, and internet, and the building is equipped with sprinklers, safety and handicap features, and washers and dryers. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance services are standard, with guest parking and private entrances for visitors.

Walking and wheelchair assistance, transportation for errands and doctor visits, and free laundry and housekeeping help residents stay comfortable. Residents who want privacy can choose private rooms, and everyone gets to enjoy community events and the company of friends in the many gathering spaces inside and out. Arts and crafts activities, social time, on-site and off-site events, and education programs are regular parts of life, and there are also special services like podiatry and restorative nursing. New residents get pre-admission assessments and help with move-in, and there's careful attention to different care levels and individualized plans. Consultations go over costs, contracts, and what each service entails. The facility recently transitioned ownership from the Dennis family to Noland Health Services, a not-for-profit group, and it's still committed to long-term, personalized care. Visiting hours are open and flexible, so families can drop by any time. Reviews average 3.9 out of 5, based on 12 opinions, and staff offers resources to help families understand care options, schedule tours, and make choices that fit each person's needs.