Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1001 Mar-Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 · (850) 863-5174
For profit - Limited Liability company · 60 certified beds
Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2026, found 2 citations (the Florida average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 6, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.August 6, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.August 6, 2026 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Florida average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | Not available | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | Not available | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | Not available | 0.78 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | Not available | 2.31 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 41.4% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 51.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC Fort Walton Beach · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Emerald Coast Center Fort Walton Beach · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Crestview Rehabilitation Center, LLC Crestview · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Silvercrest Health and Rehabilitation Center Crestview · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center Destin · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.