• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)
• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 107.8 residents per day (90% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 2 deficiencies (inspected Jun 26, 2025)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 3.60 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 49.5%
• Part of the Sovereign Healthcare Holdings chain (43 facilities)
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. The facility scored above average compared to Florida facilities.
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.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jun 1, 2013 |
| CRONQUIST, ROYCE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2018 |
| ELKABBANI, SHARIF | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 1, 2022 |
| HODGE, ASHLEY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 18, 2020 |
| MANGINE, JOHN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 25, 2012 |
| MELTON, DONALD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 15, 2009 |
| NOTERMANN, WILLIAM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2025 |
| HSP PANHANDLE, LLC | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jun 1, 2013 |
| ORIX REAL ESTATE CAPITAL LLC | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2025 |
| PANHANDLE NURSING CARE, INC. | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jun 1, 2013 |
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