Alma Health & Rehabilitation

    401 Heather Ln, Alma, AR, 72921
    4.1 · 22 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Clean, caring rehab; minor issues

    I placed my mom at Alma Healthcare & Rehab for rehab and was largely pleased: the facility is very clean and spacious, dining feels restaurant-quality, there are active daily activities, and the PT/OT/ST team helped her get back to baseline so she could return home. Staff were mostly courteous, attentive, caring and professional - they went above and beyond, responded quickly in emergencies, and kept us informed. Negatives: parts of the building felt dark/dungeon-like and Wi-Fi was unreliable or absent; we also experienced a few unprofessional incidents (e.g., staff no-shows and a dentures/change issue) that management later addressed. Overall I highly recommend Alma for rehab and short-term care, but be proactive about connectivity and raise any staffing concerns early.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    4.09 · 22 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      4.1

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive and respectful staff
    • Skilled rehabilitation therapy (PT/OT/ST)
    • Clean and well-maintained facility
    • Patient-centered and safety-focused care
    • Quick emergency response
    • Private, spacious rooms
    • Good dining experience and varied meals
    • Active daily activities and social events
    • Responsive administration that addresses concerns
    • Strong community feel and social engagement
    • Successful rehab outcomes allowing return home

    Cons

    • Occasional lapses in personal care and timely assistance
    • Incidents of missing personal items (e.g., dentures)
    • Promises of help not fulfilled in isolated cases
    • Reports of some unprofessional or unpleasant staff interactions
    • Intermittent or no WiFi service reported
    • Facility described as dark or 'dungeon-like' by some
    • Inconsistent cleanliness reported in isolated incidents
    • Waiting list for long-term placement availability

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is predominantly positive, with strong and recurring praise for the quality of clinical care, rehabilitation outcomes, and the general environment of Alma Health & Rehabilitation. Many reviewers highlight compassionate, attentive and respectful caregivers and administration who are described as professional, responsive, and focused on patient dignity and safety. Rehabilitation services (PT/OT/ST) are repeatedly called out as excellent — reviewers report patients meeting goals, returning to baseline quickly, and being discharged home successfully. Multiple comments specifically note quick emergency response, proactive safety actions, and a patient-centered approach to care.

    Staff and care quality are the most consistently praised aspects. Numerous reviews emphasize caring, experienced, and attentive staff who go above and beyond for residents and families. Several accounts describe staff as patient, calm, and willing to learn, and families express gratitude for end-of-life care and ongoing communication from administrators. One review notes an initial problem (left unattended in a hallway, assistance not provided, missing dentures, soiled clothing) that was later addressed — the facility called and “made everything right,” illustrating that management is willing to respond when concerns are raised. However, while the majority of feedback about staff is highly favorable, a minority of reviews describe unpleasant or unprofessional interactions (including one naming ADON Adina), indicating some inconsistency in staff behavior or customer experience.

    Facility, dining, and amenities receive generally high marks. Many reviewers describe the campus as clean, well-managed, odor-free, and newly remodeled in areas (private rooms), with spacious rooms and a dining area compared favorably to a restaurant. Meal quality comments vary: multiple reviewers praise the food and call meals “amazing,” while a few describe food as merely “OK.” The rehabilitation wing is highlighted as nicely decorated and conducive to recovery. Activity programming is another strong point — the facility offers a robust calendar with bingo, music, church services, birthday parties, and other daily activities that contribute to a strong community feel and resident engagement.

    Notable concerns and patterns center on a handful of isolated but significant lapses. Several reviews recount specific incidents of delayed assistance or unmet promises (e.g., being left in a hallway, not helped to the bathroom, family members needing to clean a loved one), missing personal items such as dentures, and clothing left on residents. These incidents appear to be uncommon relative to the volume of positive feedback but are serious when they occur. One reviewer updated their comment to say the facility corrected the issues after being contacted, which suggests the administration is responsive but that front-line consistency can occasionally falter. Technical and environmental negatives include reports of inconsistent or absent WiFi and someone describing areas as dark or dungeon-like; those appear to be subjective or limited to certain parts of the facility.

    Management and responsiveness are generally portrayed positively. Several families say administrators listen, respond, and resolve problems. The presence of a waiting list for long-term rooms signals demand and a positive reputation in the community, but also means prospective residents might face availability delays. Overall, the pattern is one of a quality rehabilitation and long-term care provider with strong clinical outcomes and community-oriented programming, tempered by occasional operational missteps and variable experiences with a few staff members or amenity issues.

    Bottom line: Alma Health & Rehabilitation is frequently recommended for rehabilitation needs and long-term care due to compassionate staff, effective therapy services, a clean and well-managed environment, good dining and active programming, and responsive administration. Prospective residents and families should be encouraged by the many accounts of successful recovery and attentive care but remain mindful of a small number of serious, isolated incidents described in reviews — it is reasonable to ask facility staff about supervision, personal-item protocols, staffing consistency, and WiFi/amenity status during visits to help ensure expectations are met.

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    About Alma Health & Rehabilitation

    Alma Health & Rehabilitation, called Alma Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center, Llc, sits at 401 Heather Lane in Alma, Arkansas, and does a lot for older adults who need care in many forms, like rehabilitation services to help people recover strength and mobility, skilled nursing for those who need daily medical support, and long-term care for folks who need ongoing help with health and daily living. They've got 24-hour nursing services, so someone's always around, and they make time for patient education programs, which help residents and families understand care and make choices. The staff there work to meet individual needs, paying attention to details like pain management, care planning, and making sure discharge planning goes smoothly, which means people get the help they need if they're moving out or leaving for the hospital. The place can help folks who are nearing end of life with hospice care, and they've also got specialized memory care services for those living with dementia. You'll find amenities meant for comfort and community, plus things like companion care, respite care when a caregiver needs a break, and support aimed at both independence and a safe, caring environment. The team focuses on the personal touch, aiming to create a nurturing setting that supports recovery and well-being, whether someone is living in the center or getting home health services, which means nurses, therapists, and aides will come to a person's home to help, offering services such as skilled nursing, therapy, or rehabilitation. The facility meets state standards, keeps up with health and safety inspections, and sticks to guidelines for caregiver staffing, especially when working with Medicaid, ARHOME, and ARKids beneficiaries. They help with Medicaid coverage and renewal paperwork, too, so no one loses care due to a missed deadline. Alma Health & Rehabilitation covers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and other senior services, showing their focus on giving seniors a place to get the care that fits their needs best, always keeping things simple and personal.

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