Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF623Sep 1, 2021

  Based on family and staff interviews, resident record reviews, and transfer & discharge policy review, the facility failed to provide the resident and the resident's representative a written notice outlining the reason(s) for the transfer, the effective date of the transfer, the transfer location, the resident's appeal rights including instructions for submitting an appeal hearing request and the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman's contact information upon facility initiated hospital transfers for 4 of 4 sampled residents (Resident #63, #155, #106, and #92) and for 1 of 4 transfers which subsequently became a discharge when the facility refused to readmit (Resident #106). […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF626Sep 1, 2021

  Based on staff and family interviews, resident record review, and facility policy and procedure review, the facility failed to permit a resident to return to the facility after being hospitalized for 1 of 4 residents sampled for facility initiated hospital transfers (Resident #106). The findings include: On 8/27/21 at 2:30 PM, a telephone interview was conducted with Resident #106's spouse which revealed that his child has more information than he does as he has been dealing with a lot and doesn't get around too good these days. He then placed another family member on the phone. The family member stated that his mom apparently wrapped a cord around her neck, so she was sent to the hospital, and the facility refused to take her back. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF584Jun 26, 2025

  Based on observations, interviews and record Review, the facility failed to provide maintenance services to maintain a clean, safe living environment for 2 of 4 bathrooms observed in Hallway 200. (rooms [ROOM NUMBERS]) The findings include: On 06/23/25 at approximately 8:45 AM, an environmental observation was made in room [ROOM NUMBER], where holes were noted in the wall adjacent to the television and scratches were noted behind the bed. (Photographic evidence obtained) On 06/23/25 at approximately 9:50 AM, an observation in room [ROOM NUMBER] revealed peeling paint and a hole in the bathroom wall near the sink, with visible plaster residue deposited on the sink surface. Additionally, the bathroom faucet exhibited a buildup of a greenish hard biofilm. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF755Jun 26, 2025

  Based on observations, resident and staff interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 26 residents reviewed medical record was clear and accurately documented in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices. (Resident # 413) The findings include: On 06/23/2025 at approximately 2:00 PM, Resident #413 was observed lying in bed with hard braces on the bilateral lower extremities which were noticeably swollen. The resident stated that she fell at home a week ago, had surgery, and was admitted to this facility. When asked if she has done any physical therapy, the resident answered yes, but it is hard with the braces on both legs. She stated she has pain and takes extra-strength Tylenol for it. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF641Jan 25, 2023

  Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide accurate Minimum Data Set (MDS) Resident Assessments on 5 of 6 residents sampled. (Residents #1, #5, #68, #78 and #92) The findings include: Resident #5 Resident #5's electronic medical record revealed a significant change minimum data set (MDS) with an assessment reference date of 1/13/23 that indicated, in section A.1500, that the resident is not considered by the state level II PASARR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) process to have serious mental illness and/or intellectual disability or a related condition. The record revealed a PASARR level II summary dated 3/21/19 indicating a diagnosis of Schizoaffective Disorder, which meets the state definition of serious mental illness. […]