Fort Walton Beach, FL

Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 2 recent health deficiencies

1 Lbj Sr Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL

(850) 863-2066

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

108

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Sovereign Healthcare Holdings

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1979-12-16

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.67

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.82

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.11

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.15

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

41%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

50%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.5
2.1
0.4 pts worse
1.9
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.3
1.2
0.1 pts worse
1.8
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
97.8%
2.2 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
99.2%
0.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.1%
2.6%
2.5 pts worse
3.3%
1.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 22.0%
3.7%
18.3 pts worse
11.4%
10.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.5%
5.9%
0.4 pts better
5.4%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 6.7%
15.7%
9 pts better
19.6%
12.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.6%
9.8%
0.8 pts worse
16.7%
6.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.0%
About the same
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 4.5%
11.7%
7.2 pts better
16.3%
11.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 4.2%
9.8%
5.6 pts better
14.9%
10.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.4%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
0.8%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 7.3%
12.5%
5.2 pts better
19.8%
12.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.8%
5.1%
2.3 pts better
5.1%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
94.3%
5.7 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 17.5%
9.3%
8.2 pts worse
12.0%
5.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
94.7%
5.3 pts better
79.7%
20.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.9%
26.2%
7.3 pts better
23.9%
5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-06-26 · Fire 2025-06-26

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2024-03-28 · Fire 2024-03-28

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-01-25 · Fire 2023-01-25

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-28

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-06-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-25

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-02-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-25

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-02-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-25

K371 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

Corrected 2023-02-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-25

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-02-20

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-08-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-08-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-25

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-02-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-25

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2023-02-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-25

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-02-17

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Cronquist, Royce

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2018-02-01
Elkabbani, Sharif

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-11-01
Hodge, Ashley

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-09-18
Hsp Panhandle, LLC

5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization

0% 3 facilities 2013-06-01
Mangine, John

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 35 facilities 2012-06-25
Melton, Donald

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 43 facilities 2009-02-15
Notermann, William

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 32 facilities 2025-01-01
Orix Real Estate Capital LLC

5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization

0% 18 facilities 2025-01-01
Panhandle Nursing Care, Inc.

5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2013-06-01
Southern Healthcare Management LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 43 facilities 2013-06-01

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4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $17,114 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall
4 / 5
Health
4 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Fines
$17,114

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