Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, Llc
Fort Walton Beach, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105295) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (850) 863-2066 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.61 hours per resident per day, including about 0.72 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.5%.
Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, first approved for certification on December 16, 1979. The facility is licensed for 120 certified beds and reports an average of 103.9 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Sovereign Healthcare Holdings chain, which includes 43 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 3 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.60925 hours per resident per day, including 0.72414 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.5%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — no federal fines are on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this location.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and current data directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and staffing data are subject to periodic CMS updates. This profile reflects the CMS Care Compare data vintage provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 5-star overall rating, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.61 hours per resident per day, including about 0.72 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is reported at 50.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed and it is not listed as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average of 103.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit LLC and is part of the Sovereign Healthcare Holdings chain, which includes 43 facilities with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on December 16, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8508632066 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8508632066 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105295?state=FL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.