SPECIALTY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
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
- In Florida
- #116/690
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Holding Steady
- 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.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Near Florida avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
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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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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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
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
- • 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.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
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.