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HomeFloridaFort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC

Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC

1 Lbj Sr Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 325478508632066WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.0on Google(82 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
120
certified

How Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC Compares in Florida

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Florida. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
FL average
3.3/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
FL average
2.8/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
3/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.61 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.72 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
50.5%
FL average
41.4%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Florida average of 3.3/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Florida average of 2.8/5.
Staff turnover is 50.5%, higher than the Florida average of 41.4%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 28, 2024
Most recent cycle
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 26, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,658/mo
Florida median
Private Room
$10,646/mo
Florida median
Okaloosa County 65+
34,564
16.3% of county
County Population
212,021
Okaloosa County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1979. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
103.9
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 16, 1979
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Okaloosa
Last Inspection
Jun 26, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2
Weighted Score
6.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (5)

F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jan 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.05 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.84 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.72 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.61 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.27 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.18 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
50.5%
RN Turnover
30.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (36)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS LLCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 1, 2012
CRONQUIST 2015 FAMILY TRINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 31, 2015
JOHN J NOTERMANN BUSINESS TRINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 12, 2017
MANGINE, JOHNINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJun 25, 2012
HSP PANHANDLE, LLC5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2013
ORIX REAL ESTATE CAPITAL LLC5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2025
PANHANDLE NURSING CARE, INC.5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2013
BROWN, FATEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 1, 2017
CHERY, DAWNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 8, 2017
KAAR, SUSANMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 1, 2013
SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2013
CRONQUIST, ROYCEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2018
DONCHEY, STEVENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 31, 2025
HODGE, ASHLEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 18, 2020
MANGINE, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 25, 2012
MELTON, DONALDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 15, 2009
NOTERMANN, WILLIAMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025
NOTERMANN, BRENDAINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 3, 2025
FORVIS MAZARS LLPADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2025
HSP PANHANDLE, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2013
PANHANDLE NURSING CARE, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2013
PH-JN, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2013
PH-MC, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2013
SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 3, 2025
SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE DISBURSEMENTS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2013
WDW TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2013
BROWN, FATEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 1, 2017
CHERY, DAWNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 8, 2017
CRONQUIST, ROYCEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2018
DONCHEY, STEVENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 31, 2025
HODGE, ASHLEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 18, 2020
KAAR, SUSANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2013
KELLY, MICHELLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2018
MANGINE, JOHNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 25, 2012
MELTON, DONALDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 15, 2009
NOTERMANN, WILLIAMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Fort Walton Beach, FLCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL2,640 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Emerald Coast Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL4.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $17,114
Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center
Destin, FL11.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Manor at Blue Water Bay, the
Niceville, FL13.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Silvercrest Health and Rehabilitation Center
Crestview, FL19.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Aviata at Shoal Creek
Crestview, FL19.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Fort Walton Beach, FL · Current facility
—5/55/53/5None recorded
Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL
2,640 ft4/55/51/5None recorded
Emerald Coast Center
Fort Walton Beach, FL
4.2 mi4/54/53/5$17,114
Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center
Destin, FL
11.0 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Manor at Blue Water Bay, the
Niceville, FL
13.4 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Silvercrest Health and Rehabilitation Center
Crestview, FL
19.0 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
Aviata at Shoal Creek
Crestview, FL
19.2 mi4/54/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC?▾
Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Florida is $9,658/month for a semi-private room and $10,646/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC had any health inspection violations?▾
Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC had 2 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 26, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC?▾
Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC provides 3.61 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.72 RN hours, 0.84 LPN hours, and 2.05 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 50.5%.
How many beds does Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC have?▾
Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC has 120 certified beds with an average of 103.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 87% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Sovereign Healthcare Holdings chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 2 in Fort Walton Beach. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC?▾
On Google Maps, Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC has a rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 82 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.

Part of Sovereign Healthcare Holdings

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