St Augustine Health And Rehabilitation Center

St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 3-star rating from CMS, which puts it in the average range compared to other nursing homes across the country. That overall score is a composite built from three separate ratings: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The standout area here is staffing, which earned 4 stars, meaning residents tend to receive more nursing time and attention relative to the number of people living there than you would see at many other facilities. That is a meaningful detail for families, since consistent staff presence is often tied to how well day-to-day needs get met.

The health inspection rating of 3 stars reflects a typical number and severity of citations from state inspections, so nothing that raises serious red flags, but also no particular distinction. The quality measures rating also sits at 3 stars, meaning the facility performs about average across the 15 clinical indicators CMS tracks, things like how residents fare with mobility, pain management, and certain health outcomes over time. Taken together, this is a facility that performs solidly in staffing but has room to improve in inspection results and clinical outcomes. For families, it is a reasonable option worth visiting in person to get a fuller picture beyond the numbers.

Staffing at St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center is very close to what you'd find at most Florida nursing homes, which can be reassuring if you're trying to gauge whether your loved one will get reasonable attention throughout the day. Registered nurses here provide about 0.51 hours per resident daily, compared to the Florida average of 0.52, and total nurse hours come in at 3.80 versus the state average of 3.87. In practical terms, that gap is small, though it's worth keeping in mind that 3.80 total nursing hours per day means staff are managing a full schedule of tasks across many residents, so one-on-one time with any single person is naturally limited. Neither number is a red flag, but they're a helpful reminder that staffing in any facility can vary shift to shift, and it's always worth asking about how the facility handles nights and weekends when you visit.

St Augustine Health And Rehabilitation Center holds a middle-of-the-road 3 out of 5 stars for health inspections, which means inspectors have found some issues worth noting over time, though nothing that puts it in the bottom tier of facilities. That said, the facility has no government penalties on record and has never been fined, which is a genuinely positive sign. Penalties and fines tend to reflect more serious or repeated problems, so a clean record there is something families can take some comfort in. Overall, this is a facility with a moderate inspection history but no disciplinary actions taken against it. You can compare this facility's record against others in Saint Augustine on the Saint Augustine nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing aide typically care for during the day shift, and does that ratio change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have your current nursing aides been working here, and what does your staff turnover look like over the past year?
3. If my loved one has a concern or feels unsafe, who do they tell, and can you walk me through exactly what happens after they report it?
4. How do you handle situations where a resident's condition changes quickly, and how soon would you contact our family?
5. What does a typical weekday look like for residents who are mobile, and what options exist for someone who has limited mobility or prefers to stay in their room?
6. Has this facility received any state citations or failed inspections in the past two years, and where can I see those records for myself?

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