Williston Care Center And Rehab

Williston Care Center And Rehab holds an overall 2-out-of-5-star rating from CMS, which means it falls below average compared to other nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite that pulls together three separate ratings, and in this case, two of those three are dragging the total down. The health inspection rating is just 1 out of 5 stars, which is the lowest possible score. This reflects findings from state inspectors who visited the facility and documented a higher number of concerns, or more serious ones, than you would typically see at other nursing homes. That is worth paying close attention to, since inspections are one of the most direct windows into how a facility is actually run day to day. The staffing rating comes in at 2 out of 5 stars, meaning nurses and aides are spending fewer hours with each resident than you would see at an average facility. Less staff time can affect how quickly residents get help, how closely their conditions are monitored, and the overall feel of care.

The one bright spot here is the quality measures rating, which is a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. This score is based on 15 clinical indicators, things like how often residents experience falls, pressure sores, or declines in mobility, and by those measures, the facility is performing much better than average. That is a meaningful finding, and it suggests that residents are experiencing solid health outcomes despite the staffing and inspection concerns. For families, this creates a mixed picture. The clinical outcomes are genuinely encouraging, but the inspection history and staffing levels are real factors worth discussing directly with the facility before making a decision.

Staffing at Williston Care Center And Rehab runs a bit below what you'd typically see at Florida nursing homes. Residents here receive about 3.36 total nurse hours per day, compared to the Florida average of 3.87, which translates to roughly 30 fewer minutes of nursing attention each day. The bigger gap shows up in registered nurse coverage specifically, where residents get around 0.26 RN hours per day versus the state average of 0.52 - meaning RNs, who handle more complex medical decisions and assessments, are less present here than at many comparable facilities. In practical terms, this doesn't necessarily mean care is inadequate, but it does suggest that on a busy day, nurses may be stretched across more residents, which can affect how quickly staff respond to needs or catch early warning signs of a health change. It's a reasonable question to bring up when you tour the facility.

Williston Care Center And Rehab has a 1-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, which is something families should take seriously when weighing their options. There is one penalty on record, resulting in a fine of $7,797, with the most recent penalty dated November 2023. A single fine does not necessarily tell the whole story of a facility, but a 1-star inspection rating suggests that surveyors have found recurring or significant concerns during their visits, and that warrants a closer look and direct questions to the facility before making a decision. Families evaluating this facility can compare it to others in Williston on the Williston nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and how does that change at night and on weekends?
2. How long have your charge nurses and CNAs been working here on average, and what is your staff turnover rate over the past year?
3. If my loved one falls or has a medical emergency overnight, walk me through exactly what happens from the moment it occurs until the family is contacted.
4. Can I see the most recent state inspection report, and can you explain any deficiencies that were cited and what you changed as a result?
5. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who does not have visitors, from the time they wake up until they go to sleep?
6. If my loved one's condition changes and they need more care than they currently require, what is the process, and is there a chance they would need to move to a different facility?

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