Arabella Health & Wellness of Pensacola
1717 W Avery St · Pensacola, FL · 32501 · 8504342355
118 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Arabella Healthcare Management
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.36 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 4, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 4, 2026
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 4, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2026
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 4, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 4, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 28, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105628 · certified since March 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.