Fernandina Beach Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
1625 Lime Street · Fernandina Beach, FL · 32034 · 9042610771
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Aston Health
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.23 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.23 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $31,051 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G June 27, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F June 27, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected September 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
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.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B June 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2022
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.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2022
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F November 9, 2022
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected December 23, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2021
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected April 23, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 1, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 23, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 27, 2024 | Fine | $5,358 |
| June 27, 2024 | Fine | $10,538 |
| June 27, 2024 | Fine | $15,155 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105470 · certified since September 1, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.