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Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC

1 Lbj Sr Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 · (850) 863-2066 · 120 certified beds

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
Staffing★★★☆☆ 3/5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5

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CMS overall star rating: this provider 5/5; median among 691 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.

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  • The published staff-turnover figure is 50.5%. Ask which reporting period it covers and how the current staffing team compares.
  • Ask who is responsible for care decisions locally and at SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS. A shared affiliation does not establish identical care at every location.
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Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Sovereign Healthcare Holdings, a group operating 43 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 3.7/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,024,342 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.7/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.61 (Florida median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.72. Weekend total: 3.27. Nursing staff turnover: 50%.

Inspection deficiencies

In the downloaded CMS dataset: 5 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2025-06-26Honor 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. DHealthcorrected 2025-08-12
2025-06-26Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. DHealthcorrected 2025-08-12
2023-01-25Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. DHealthcorrected 2023-02-17
2023-01-25Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. DHealthcorrected 2023-02-17
2023-01-25Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. DHealthcorrected 2023-02-17

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS LLCDirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/01/2012
CRONQUIST 2015 FAMILY TRIndirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2015
JOHN J NOTERMANN BUSINESS TRIndirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/12/2017
MANGINE, JOHNIndirect Ownership InterestIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/25/2012
BROWN, FATEManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 05/01/2017
CHERY, DAWNManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/08/2017
KAAR, SUSANManaging Control - Governing BodyIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/01/2013
SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLCOperational/Managerial ControlOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/01/2013
CRONQUIST, ROYCEOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/01/2018
DONCHEY, STEVENOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2025
HODGE, ASHLEYOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/18/2020
MANGINE, JOHNOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/25/2012
MELTON, DONALDOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/15/2009
NOTERMANN, WILLIAMOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2025

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How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 105295), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/fort-walton-rehabilitation-center-llc-fort-walton-beach-fl/

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 105295. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.