Fernandina Beach Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Fernandina Beach Rehabilitation And Nursing Center holds an overall 2-out-of-5-star rating from CMS, which means it falls below average when stacked up against other nursing homes nationally. That overall score is built from three separate ratings, and the mix here tells an interesting story. The health inspection rating is just 1 out of 5 stars, the lowest possible, which reflects a higher number or greater severity of citations found during state inspections. In plain terms, inspectors flagged more problems here than at most facilities, and that weighs heavily on the overall score. The staffing rating comes in at 2 out of 5 stars, meaning the number of nursing hours residents receive relative to the size of the resident population is below average. Fewer staff hours per resident can affect how quickly needs get met day to day.

The one clear bright spot is the quality measures rating, which is a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. That score is based on 15 clinical and physical health outcomes for residents, things like wound care, mobility, pain management, and rehab progress, and the facility performs much better than average on those measures. So while the inspection history and staffing levels give real reason for families to ask hard questions, the clinical outcomes for residents are genuinely strong. If you are considering this facility, it would be worth asking the administration directly about the specific inspection findings and what steps have been taken to address them.

Staffing at Fernandina Beach Rehabilitation And Nursing Center runs a bit below what you'd typically see across the state. Registered nurses here provide about 0.25 hours of care per resident each day, compared to the Florida average of 0.52 hours, which means residents get roughly half the RN time that most Florida nursing homes provide. In practical terms, that translates to around 15 minutes of RN attention per person daily, versus about 31 minutes at an average Florida facility. When you add in licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants, the total comes to 3.25 hours of nursing care per resident per day, compared to the state average of 3.87 hours. That gap might not sound dramatic on paper, but across a busy shift with multiple residents needing help with medications, mobility, or medical concerns, it can affect how quickly staff respond and how much individualized attention your loved one receives. It's worth asking the facility directly how they manage care during peak hours and overnight.

Fernandina Beach Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a 1-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which is something families should take seriously. That low rating reflects concerns identified during official inspections, and the facility also has one recorded penalty on file, resulting in a fine of $15,155 issued in June 2024. A single penalty does not necessarily mean ongoing problems, but the combination of a low inspection rating and a recent fine suggests this is a facility worth scrutinizing carefully before making a decision. If you're considering this location, it's worth asking the facility directly about what has changed since those findings and what steps they've taken to improve care. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Fernandina Beach on the Fernandina Beach nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during a typical day shift, and does that number change on nights and weekends?
2. How long have your director of nursing and most of your floor staff been working here, and what does your turnover rate look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one had a fall or a sudden change in condition overnight, walk me through exactly what would happen and who would be notified, and how quickly?
4. Can I come back unannounced at different times of day, including evenings and weekends, to visit without any restrictions?
5. What does a typical weekday actually look like for a resident who does not have many visitors, from the time they wake up until they go to bed?
6. In the last 12 months, has this facility been cited for any deficiencies related to resident safety, neglect, or staffing, and where can I read those reports myself?

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