SPECIALTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

6984 PINE FOREST ROAD, PENSACOLA, FL 32526 (850) 430-3400
For profit - Limited Liability company 120 Beds BENJAMIN LANDA Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
90/100
#116 of 690 in FL
Last Inspection: July 2024

Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.

Overview

Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pensacola has earned a Trust Grade of A, indicating it is excellent and highly recommended among nursing homes. Ranking #116 out of 690 facilities in Florida places it in the top half, and #5 out of 15 in Escambia County suggests only four local options are better. The facility's performance has been stable, with two issues reported in both 2023 and 2024. Staffing ratings are average at 3 out of 5 stars, with a turnover rate of 52%, which is in line with the state average. However, the center has less RN coverage than 99% of Florida facilities, which is a concern since registered nurses play a vital role in monitoring and addressing health issues. While there have been no fines reported, which is a positive sign, there are a couple of specific incidents worth noting. One issue involved failure to complete medication administration records for a resident receiving intravenous therapy, which raises concerns about medication management. Additionally, another resident, who is severely cognitively impaired, had not been assessed by a physician for several months, potentially impacting their care. Overall, while there are strengths in the facility, such as a high trust score and no fines, families should be aware of the staffing challenges and the specific incidents that could affect resident care.

Trust Score
A
90/100
In Florida
#116/690
Top 16%
Safety Record
Low Risk
No red flags
Inspections
Holding Steady
1 → 1 violations
Staff Stability
⚠ Watch
52% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
Penalties
✓ Good
No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Florida facilities.
Skilled Nurses
⚠ Watch
Each resident gets only 19 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Florida. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
Violations
✓ Good
Only 2 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
★★★★★
5.0
Overall Rating
★★★☆☆
3.0
Staff Levels
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Care Quality
★★★★★
5.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2023: 1 issues
2024: 1 issues

The Good

  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record

Facility shows strength in fire safety.

The Bad

Staff Turnover: 52%

Near Florida avg (46%)

Higher turnover may affect care consistency

Chain: BENJAMIN LANDA

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

The Ugly 2 deficiencies on record

Jul 2024 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Medical Records (Tag F0842)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on record review, interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to complete medication administration records (MARs) for 1 of 3 residents sampled for intravenous therapy. (Resident ...

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Based on record review, interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to complete medication administration records (MARs) for 1 of 3 residents sampled for intravenous therapy. (Resident #316) The findings include: A review of Resident #316's medical record was conducted. A physician's order was found for Merrem (meropenem) intravenous solution reconstituted 500 mg (an antibiotic) every 8 hours for prophylaxes with a start date of 2/6/24 and a discontinue date of 2/28/24. Another physician's order stated that Cubicin (daptomycin) solution reconstituted 500 mg (another antibiotic) use 500 mg intravenously every 24 hours for prophylaxis related to right knee revision was to be started on 1/29/24 and discontinued on 2/28/24. A review of the MAR revealed Cubicin 500 mg was not documented on 2/7/24 at 5:00 pm and on 2/21/24 at 5:00 pm. Additionally, Merrem 500 mg was not documented on 2/7/24 at 10:00 pm, 2/16/24 at 2:00 pm, 2/21/24 at 10:00 pm, and on 2/23/24 at 10:00 pm On 7/10/24 at 4:05 pm, an interview was conducted with Staff A, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and unit manager. Staff A walked the surveyor through the process of documenting the MARs and stated there was a facility policy to fully documented whether the medication is given or not given. On 7/10/24 at 4:19 pm, an interview was conducted with Director of Nursing (DON). She stated it was facility's expectation to fully document on MARs. Facility policy titled Charting errors/omissions dated November 2001 was reviewed. Policy stated accurate medical records shall be maintained by the facility. Bullet 4 stated any hole or omitted documentation is considered an error/omission.
Feb 2023 1 deficiency
CONCERN (D) 📢 Someone Reported This

A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0712 (Tag F0712)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to ensure residents were seen by a physician or other delegated licens...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews the facility failed to ensure residents were seen by a physician or other delegated licensed health care professional at least every 60 days for 2 of 5 sampled residents (Residents #1 and #2). The findings include: Resident # 1 was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses of Alzheimer's Disease, late onset, Heart Failure, Congestive Heart Failure, Osteoarthritis, Essential Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, and Type 2 Diabetes. Resident #1 has a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 02 indicating severely impaired cognition. Extensive Assistance with one-person physical assist with transfers, dressing, eating, and personal hygiene. The last documented physician assessment was dated 11/10/2022. There was no other documentation to support the physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist had assessed the resident since that date. Resident #2 was admitted on [DATE], with diagnoses of Type 2 Diabetes, Hypothyroidism, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Atrial Fibrillation, Osteoarthritis, Gout, Glaucoma, Hyperlipidemia, Major Depressive Disorder, and generalized Anxiety. Resident #2 has a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) of 15 indicating intact cognition. She required extensive assistance with a two+ person assist with bed mobility, transferring, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene. The last documented physician assessment was dated 11/17/2022. There was no other documentation to support the physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist had assessed the resident since that date. An interview was conducted on 02/16/2023 at approximately 2:00 PM, with the Regional Facility Consultant. He stated that he was aware that there may be some residents who have not been seen timely. He stated the Medical Director was having some computer problems and may have missed seeing some residents. He stated the facility is trying to adjust and correct any problems for the Medical Director. An interview was conducted on 02/16/2023 at approximately 2:30 PM, with the Medical Director of the facility. The Medical Director stated that there is a glitch in the computer system. He stated the facility had a medical chart upgrade to all of the facilities. He stated, I used to be able to see a list of who I needed to see in the facilities. But now, they all run together, and I cannot tell who I have seen and who I have not seen. When they had the new version upgrade, I was in the middle of a resident assessment and lost that information. The process is broken. I know I have probably missed seeing some patients. A review of the Physician's Visit policy date November 2017 states the resident should be seen by his/her attending physician at least once every sixty days. The policy states the resident's attending physician must review the resident's total program of care, including medications and treatments at least quarterly. The policy states a physician assistant or nurse practitioner may make alternate visits after the initial visit.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

  • "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
  • "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"

Our Honest Assessment

Strengths
  • • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Florida.
  • • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
  • • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Florida facilities.
  • • Only 2 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
Concerns
  • • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
Bottom line: Generally positive indicators. Standard due diligence and a personal visit recommended.

About This Facility

What is Specialty Center's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns SPECIALTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Florida, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.

How is Specialty Center Staffed?

CMS rates SPECIALTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 52%, compared to the Florida average of 46%.

What Have Inspectors Found at Specialty Center?

State health inspectors documented 2 deficiencies at SPECIALTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER during 2023 to 2024. These included: 2 with potential for harm.

Who Owns and Operates Specialty Center?

SPECIALTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by BENJAMIN LANDA, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 120 certified beds and approximately 112 residents (about 93% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in PENSACOLA, Florida.

How Does Specialty Center Compare to Other Florida Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Florida, SPECIALTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.2, staff turnover (52%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Specialty Center?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"

Is Specialty Center Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, SPECIALTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Florida. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.

Do Nurses at Specialty Center Stick Around?

SPECIALTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 52%, which is 6 percentage points above the Florida average of 46%. Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.

Was Specialty Center Ever Fined?

SPECIALTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.

Is Specialty Center on Any Federal Watch List?

SPECIALTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.