Sandy Ridge Center For Rehabilitation And Healing
Milton, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105552) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (850) 626-9225 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sandy Ridge Center For Rehabilitation And Healing holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above Florida's state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is also 4 stars, though its staffing rating is lower at 2 stars.
CMS reports Sandy Ridge provides 3.58 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.3%.
CMS shows no federal fines on record for Sandy Ridge Center For Rehabilitation And Healing (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Sandy Ridge Center For Rehabilitation And Healing is a 60-bed, for-profit nursing home in Milton, Santa Rosa County, Florida, with an average of 54.2 residents. The facility has been Medicare- and Medicaid-certified since April 24, 1987 and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sandy Ridge holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above Florida's state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its quality measure (QM) rating is also 4 stars. However, its staffing rating is notably lower at 2 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.57648 hours per resident per day, of which 0.54991 hours are RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on file. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus program.
Sandy Ridge is part of the Summit Care chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.3 stars, meaning this individual facility outperforms its chain average. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator in place during this rating period.
All figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare; families should confirm current details directly with the facility and via the Care Compare website, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sandy Ridge has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above Florida's state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Sandy Ridge accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.57648 hours per resident per day, with 43.3% nursing turnover, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sandy Ridge has 60 certified beds and an average of 54.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Summit Care chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 24, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Sandy Ridge scores 4, 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
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 8506269225 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 8506269225 for details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Sandy Ridge's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105552?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.