Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC
1 Lbj Sr Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 · Okaloosa County · 120 certified beds · avg 104 residents/day · certified since Dec 16, 1979
Part of chain: SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS (43 facilities, chain avg rating 3.7★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · 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 (5)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 25, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. |
| Jan 25, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not coordinate resident assessments with the state's pre-admission screening program for mental illness and intellectual disabilities, or failed to refer residents for the special services they need. |
| Jan 25, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
Inspection trend by year
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 2 | 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) | 3.47 | 4.03 | 3.95 | bottom 13% in Florida; bottom 35% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.70 | 0.76 | 0.69 | top 46% in Florida; top 37% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.15 | 3.68 | 3.50 | bottom 10% in Florida; bottom 39% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.58 | 0.53 | 0.48 | top 33% in Florida; top 25% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 50.5 | 41.4 | 45.8 | bottom 26% in Florida; bottom 36% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 30.0 | 46.0 | 42.9 | top 21% in Florida; top 29% 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 3.61, RN 0.72, weekend 3.27. Staffing rating: 3/5.
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: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cronquist 2015 Family Tr | Organization | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2015 |
| John J Notermann Business Tr | Organization | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/12/2017 |
| Mangine, John | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2012 |
| Sovereign Healthcare Holdings LLC | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2012 |
| Brown, Fate | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2017 |
| Brown, Fate | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2017 |
| Chery, Dawn | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| Chery, Dawn | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| Cronquist, Royce | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| Cronquist, Royce | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| Donchey, Steven | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2025 |
| Donchey, Steven | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2025 |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Hodge, Ashley | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2020 |
| Hodge, Ashley | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/18/2020 |
| HSP Panhandle, LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| HSP Panhandle, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| Kaar, Susan | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| Kaar, Susan | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2013 |
| Kelly, Michelle | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
- "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
- "How do you identify and arrange specialized services for residents with mental health conditions or disabilities?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 0.5 mi | Fort Walton Beach, FL | ★★★★☆ | 5/5 | |
| Emerald Coast Center | 4.2 mi | Fort Walton Beach, FL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center | 11.0 mi | Destin, FL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Manor at Blue Water Bay, the | 13.3 mi | Niceville, FL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Silvercrest Health and Rehabilitation Center | 19.0 mi | Crestview, FL | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Aviata at Shoal Creek | 19.2 mi | Crestview, FL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 105295.