Nursing homes › Florida › Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC
1 Lbj Sr Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 · 8508632066 · 120 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Sovereign Healthcare Holdings, a group operating 43 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 3.8/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,032,915 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.61 (Florida median: 3.63). RN hours: 0.72. Weekend total: 3.27. Nursing staff turnover: 50%.
All-time on record: 5 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-26 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-12 |
| 2025-06-26 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-08-12 |
| 2023-01-25 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-17 |
| 2023-01-25 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-17 |
| 2023-01-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-17 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2012 |
| CRONQUIST 2015 FAMILY TR | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/31/2015 |
| JOHN J NOTERMANN BUSINESS TR | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/12/2017 |
| MANGINE, JOHN | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/25/2012 |
| BROWN, FATE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2017 |
| CHERY, DAWN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/08/2017 |
| KAAR, SUSAN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2013 |
| SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2013 |
| CRONQUIST, ROYCE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2018 |
| DONCHEY, STEVEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/31/2025 |
| HODGE, ASHLEY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/18/2020 |
| MANGINE, JOHN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/25/2012 |
| MELTON, DONALD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/15/2009 |
| NOTERMANN, WILLIAM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 105295. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.