Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation Center

Name: Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation Center
Address: 16690 SW CHIPOLA RD, Blountstown, FL, 32424, US
Telephone: 8506744311

16690 SW Chipola Rd, Blountstown, FL 32424 · Calhoun County · 96 certified beds · avg 86 residents/day · certified since Aug 1, 1996

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.09

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (7)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Dec 18, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand.
Dec 18, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not fully assess residents on time — a complete assessment of health, abilities, and needs is required when a resident is first admitted and at least once every 12 months after that.
Dec 18, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not update each resident's care assessment at least once every 3 months. These regular check-ins keep the resident's care plan matched to their current condition.
Dec 18, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Dec 18, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to those eligible after that education, or properly document everyone's vaccination status.
May 17, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
May 17, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's bedrooms did not give residents visual privacy — such as curtains or dividers — when privacy is needed.

Inspection trend by year

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2023	2	0	D
2025	5	0	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Florida avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.09	4.03	3.95	top 7% in Florida; top 12% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.69	0.76	0.69	top 47% in Florida; top 38% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.54	3.68	3.50	top 8% in Florida; top 11% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.43	0.53	0.48	bottom 47% in Florida; top 43% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	40.7	41.4	45.8	top 46% in Florida; top 38% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	9.1	46.0	42.9	top 2% in Florida; top 3% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.27, RN 0.58, weekend 3.81. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Varghese, Mathew	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	09/10/2021
Farooqi, Misbah	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/15/2022
Farooqi, Misbah	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/15/2022
Williams, Grant	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/15/2022
Williams, Grant	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	02/15/2022

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
"How soon after admission is a full assessment completed, and how are the findings shared with the family?"
"How do you track that every resident's quarterly assessment happens on time?"
"What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
"How do you handle COVID-19 vaccination for residents and staff, and what happens during an outbreak?"
"How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
"How do you ensure privacy for residents in shared rooms during dressing and personal care?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
River Valley Rehabilitation Center	1.2 mi	Blountstown, FL	★★★★★	5/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 105924.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation Center

16690 SW Chipola Rd, Blountstown, FL 32424 · 8506744311

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
☐ "How soon after admission is a full assessment completed, and how are the findings shared with the family?"
☐ "How do you track that every resident's quarterly assessment happens on time?"
☐ "What percentage of your residents and staff are vaccinated against flu and pneumonia, and how do you offer the vaccines?"
☐ "How do you handle COVID-19 vaccination for residents and staff, and what happens during an outbreak?"
☐ "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
☐ "How do you ensure privacy for residents in shared rooms during dressing and personal care?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 105924 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)