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Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center

1 LBJ SR DRIVE, FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, 32547
(850) 863-2066
southernltc.com
120 licensed beds
★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall5/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
120
CMS facility ID
105295
Care type
Nursing home
County
Okaloosa
Facility name
Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center
Street address
1 LBJ SR DRIVE
City / state / ZIP
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Phone
(850) 863-2066
Website
southernltc.com

About this facility — Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center

Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. It is licensed for 120 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Florida (120 beds).

It is one of 11 senior care facilities in Fort Walton Beach and 694 skilled nursing facilities across Florida. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center 10 times across 6 inspections in the last three years; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Sovereign Healthcare Holdings
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Brown, Fate
Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Chery, Dawn
Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Cronquist 2015 Family Tr
Indirect owner — since 2015
Cronquist, Royce
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Donchey, Steven
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Forvis Mazars Llp
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Hodge, Ashley
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
Hsp Panhandle, Llc
Security-interest holder · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
John J Notermann Business Tr
Indirect owner — since 2017
Kaar, Susan
Governing body · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Kelly, Michelle
Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Mangine, John
Indirect owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012
Melton, Donald
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2009
Notermann, Brenda
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Notermann, William
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Orix Real Estate Capital Llc
Security-interest holder — since 2025
Panhandle Nursing Care, Inc.
Security-interest holder · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Ph-jn, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Ph-mc, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Southern Healthcare Management Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Sovereign Healthcare Disbursements Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Sovereign Healthcare Holdings Llc
Direct owner — since 2012
Wdw Trust
Additional disclosable party — since 2013

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1979-12-16
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
2 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-06-26
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$403 per day (≈ $12,250/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
59% Medicaid · 21% Medicare · 21% private/other
Occupancy
88% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
1% below the FL median of $408/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
120
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.
2025-06-26Health inspection2 citations
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-08-12
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-08-12
2023-01-25Health inspection3 citations
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-02-17
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2023-02-17
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-02-17
2 earlier / fire-safety inspections (5 citations)
2024-03-28Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-06-24
2023-01-25Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-02-17
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-02-17
K-0371
D · No harm found
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Corrected 2023-02-17
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-02-20
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 105295.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.085 ratings on Google
★★★★★Andrea Beeks · 2026-06-18 · via Google

“My mother recently spent a few weeks at FWB Rehab, and the care she received was truly excellent. The facility was secure, the staff was kind, and her room was both clean and spacious. A wonderful highlight was that after showing proof of vaccination, we were permitted to bring her dogs to visit. Seeing them during her first few days—when she wasn't yet strong enough to leave the facility—meant th…”

★★★★★Craig Johnson · 2026-03-25 · via Google

“Was skeptical when I heard about FWB Rehab. I was relieved AND pleasantly surprised when I visited the place. I was expecting a nursing home environment and got a clean atmosphere, environment and pleasant employees. Start at the front door. "Always locked" for security, the sign in receptionist very pleasant. Was shown around before my wife arrived. I noticed clean floors, private rooms, exc…”

★★★★★Libby Blackwood · 2026-03-11 · via Google

“I am so pleased with Ft Walton Rehabilitation center. It is very clean, the staff is very pleasant and professional and their foid is good. Compared to where my husband was before this is like the Hilton. They have been to very helpful. I would highly recommend this facility.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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