Nursing home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Medicare and Medicaid
1 LBJ SR DRIVE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 863-2066
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 5 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Florida (691 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home5
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home5
- Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home3
- Florida average3.3 (686 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home5
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Jun 26, 2025. CMS counts 2 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home2
- Florida average7.1 (694 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies on 1 inspection date since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 2 potential for harm.
- 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 0 Actual harm
- 2 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | F0584 | 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.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 12, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 12, 2025 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.61 hours
- Florida average3.82 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.72 hours
- Florida average0.73 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.
- This nursing home50.5%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 0 penalties for this nursing home: 0 fines totaling $0, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 120 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 103.9 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | None |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Sovereign Healthcare Holdings (43 facilities) |
| Legal business name | FORT WALTON REHABILITATION CENTER, LLC |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Dec 16, 1979 |
| County | Okaloosa |
| CMS certification number | 105295 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Coast Center | 120 | For profit - Individual | ||
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| Hospital | CMS overall rating | Type | Emergency services |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |