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Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC
1 Lbj Sr Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 105295
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★★★★ 5 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 5 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 0 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 5
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- June 26, 2025
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 3.3 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 3.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | 4.2 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | June 26, 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Cycle 2 | March 28, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 6 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: Not published. How to read these citations
5 health citations across 2 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
June 26, 2025: 2 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/12/2025 |
| D | F-0584 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 08/12/2025 |
January 25, 2023: 3 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/17/2023 |
| D | F-0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/17/2023 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/17/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations across 2 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2024 | D | K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/24/2024 |
| 01/25/2023 | D | K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/20/2023 |
| 01/25/2023 | D | K-0371 | Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/17/2023 |
| 01/25/2023 | D | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/17/2023 |
| 01/25/2023 | D | K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 02/17/2023 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.61 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.72 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.84 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.05 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.27 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.58 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 50.5 | 41.4 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 30 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Sovereign Healthcare Holdings (43 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 120
- Average residents per day
- 103.9
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- None
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- December 16, 1979
- County/parish
- Okaloosa
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
36 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS LLC | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CRONQUIST 2015 FAMILY TR | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| JOHN J NOTERMANN BUSINESS TR | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MANGINE, JOHN | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HSP PANHANDLE, LLC | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ORIX REAL ESTATE CAPITAL LLC | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PANHANDLE NURSING CARE, INC. | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BROWN, FATE | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CHERY, DAWN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KAAR, SUSAN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CRONQUIST, ROYCE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DONCHEY, STEVEN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HODGE, ASHLEY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MANGINE, JOHN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MELTON, DONALD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NOTERMANN, WILLIAM | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NOTERMANN, BRENDA | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| FORVIS MAZARS LLP | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HSP PANHANDLE, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PANHANDLE NURSING CARE, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PH-JN, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| PH-MC, LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE DISBURSEMENTS LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WDW TRUST | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BROWN, FATE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CHERY, DAWN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| CRONQUIST, ROYCE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| DONCHEY, STEVEN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HODGE, ASHLEY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KAAR, SUSAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KELLY, MICHELLE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MANGINE, JOHN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| MELTON, DONALD | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| NOTERMANN, WILLIAM | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- AHCA licensed health care facility complaint form. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.