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Nursing home in Fernandina Beach, Florida

Fernandina Beach Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Medicare and Medicaid

1625 LIME STREET, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
(904) 261-0771

CMS star ratings

CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 4 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 home4
  • Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
  • U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)

Health inspections

  • This nursing home3
  • Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
  • U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)

Staffing

  • This nursing home2
  • 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): Apr 9, 2026. CMS counts 1 health deficiency in rating cycle 1.

  • This nursing home1
  • 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 14 health deficiencies on 3 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 1 actual harm, 12 potential for harm, 1 minimal harm potential.

  • 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
  • 1 Actual harm
  • 12 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
  • 1 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
The 10 most recent of 14 health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
DateTagDeficiencyScope and severityInspection typeStatus
Apr 9, 2026F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Resident Rights DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction May 15, 2026
Jun 27, 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesG Actual harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 29, 2024
Jun 27, 2024F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident Rights DeficienciesF Potential for harm, widespreadStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Sep 11, 2024
Jun 27, 2024F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 29, 2024
Jun 27, 2024F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 29, 2024
Jun 27, 2024F0584Honor 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 DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 29, 2024
Jun 27, 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 29, 2024
Jun 27, 2024F0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Resident Rights DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 29, 2024
Jun 27, 2024F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy Service DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 29, 2024
Jun 27, 2024F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 29, 2024
Show the other 4 deficiencies
Older health deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
DateTagDeficiencyScope and severityInspection typeStatus
Jun 27, 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 29, 2024
Jun 27, 2024F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection Control DeficienciesD Potential for harm, isolatedStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 29, 2024
Jun 27, 2024F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident Rights DeficienciesB Minimal harm potential, patternStandard, ComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Jul 29, 2024
Feb 27, 2024F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesE Potential for harm, patternComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correction Mar 27, 2024

Staffing

Total nurse staffing

Reported hours per resident per day.

  • This nursing home3.35 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 home0.35 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 home59.0%
  • Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
  • U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)

Penalties

CMS lists 3 penalties for this nursing home: 3 fines totaling $31,051, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.

Facility details

Certified beds120
Average residents per day114.5
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
Inside a hospitalNo
Continuing care retirement communityNo
Resident and family councilBoth
Automatic sprinklers in all required areasYes
ChainAston Health (38 facilities)
Legal business nameFERNANDINA BEACH REHAB, LLC
First approved for Medicare and MedicaidSep 1, 1984
CountyNassau
CMS certification number105470

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Baptist Medical Center - NassauAcute Care HospitalsYes

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