Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
1001 Mar-Walt Drive · Fort Walton Beach, FL · 32547 · 8508635174
60 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Maximus Healthcare Group Part of a CCRC
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.20 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (3 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 5, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 21, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 5, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 105395 · certified since October 16, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.