Nursing Home

Tuskawilla Nursing and Rehab Center

Nursing Home

Tuskawilla Nursing and Rehab Center

1024 Willa Springs Dr, Winter Springs, FL 32708 View map
Overview of Tuskawilla Nursing and Rehab Center

Tuskawilla Nursing and Rehab Center is an award-winning community located in the harmonious neighborhood of Winter Springs, FL, offering short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing. The community features specialty programs like respiratory care, stroke recovery, outpatient rehabilitation, hospice care, and respite care to meet residents’ unique needs. Residents can keep their peace of mind and live up to their potential with a kind and highly trained team helping with their day-to-day activities around the clock.

Residents are encouraged to remain active and socially engaged with a variety of fun activities and engaging programs tailored to their leisure and wellness. Mealtimes also promote social interaction while meeting dietary needs with delightful and healthy meals that cater to dietary needs and preferences. The community is equipped with a state-of-the-art rehabilitation gym, a library, a serene courtyard, and beautifully maintained grounds, creating the perfect setting for a worry-free retirement.

Managed by Rod

Administrator

Rod serves as the Administrator at Tuskawilla Nursing and Rehab Center, where he ensures a clean, welcoming, and accommodating environment for all residents. His leadership is recognized and appreciated by guests and staff alike, contributing to the facility's positive atmosphere and quality care.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Florida average: 3.7/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Florida average: 3.2/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Florida average: 3.7/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Florida average: 4.3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 46m per day

This home provides 15% less nursing time per resident than the Florida average.

Florida average: 4h 25m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 30m per day 32m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 98

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Florida average
Occupancy rate 92%
Residents per day (avg) 92
Occupancy rate
92%
Residents per day (avg)
92

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

53% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

43% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$14.2M
Profit
$42.5K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$14,156,187.00
Profit
$42,483.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.4M
38.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.7M
Total costs $14.1M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 62 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A- (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 105872
Accreditations: Joint Commission Approved
Awards: U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes 2024 – Long Term Rehab, U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes 2025 – Short Term Rehab, U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes 2026 – Short Term Rehab

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

In-Patient Rehabilitation
Outpatient Rehabilitation
Respite Care
Hospice Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private/Semi Private Rooms
Landscaped Grounds
Therapy up to 7 Days per Week
Activities
Rehabilitation Gym
Dining Areas
Laundry Services
Courtyard
Library
Indoor/Outdoor Common Areas
Phone/Cable TV Service
Newspaper Delivery

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short-Term Stay, In-Patient Residential Stay, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Specialty Programs, Post COVID-19 Recovery Programs, Telemedicine
Operating Hours
24/7

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-private Rooms

Building type icon
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Building Type: Single-story

Dining services icon
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Dining Services

Recreational activities icon
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Recreational Activities

Health Programs icon

Health Programs

Exercise program icon
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Exercise Programs

Types of Care at Tuskawilla Nursing and Rehab Center

Nursing Home Respite Care
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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Florida average 4.3


Last Health inspection on Jun 2024

Total health citations 9
Citations per inspection
1.8

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

5 of 9 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 9 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.8


Serious Health citations More info 1
150% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info Florida average: 0.8

1 serious citation More info Florida average: 0.4

8 moderate citations More info Florida average: 18.4

0 minor citations More info Florida average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 20, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation May 26, 2023
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation May 26, 2023
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect serious citation May 12, 2023
Corrected

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Address 5.9 miles from city center

Address 1024 Willa Springs Dr, Winter Springs, FL 32708

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

112
Total Staff
108
Employees
4
Contractors
38,357
Total Hours (Quarter)
51
Avg Staff/Day
8.3
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse138.4 No
Licensed Practical Nurse188.8 No
Certified Nursing Assistant448.6 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
76 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
24 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.1%
of total hours from contractors
51 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 4
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4404417,65391100%8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse180186,68791100%8.8
Registered Nurse130134,72091100%8.4
Respiratory Therapy Technician5051,4817886%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant6061,1908290%6.8
Speech Language Pathologist4049666571%7.7
Physical Therapy Aide3039597785%7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist2026565662%8
Dental Services Staff2025916976%7.5
Occupational Therapy Aide1455075864%7.9
Occupational Therapist1015066369%8
Dietitian1015047178%7.1
Mental Health Service Worker1015046369%8
Nurse Practitioner2024805965%8
Qualified Social Worker3034696673%7.1
Administrator1014325459%8
RN Director of Nursing101543235%1.7

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
91 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
27 residents (29.7%)
Medicaid
59 residents (64.8%)
Private pay or other
5 residents (5.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 8.0
8% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 7.4

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 14.1
14% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Florida avg: 4.6 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.1%
6% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 10.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.0%
16% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 12.9%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 16.1%
19% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 13.5%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.2%
58% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 2.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.8%
48% better than Florida average

Florida average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
9% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.9%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.8%
13% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 26.3%
686% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 3.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 2.7%
67% better than Florida average

Florida average: 8.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 97.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 99.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.75
31% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 2.10

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.99
16% better than Florida average

Florida average: 1.18

Short-stay resident measures
Average Florida avg: 2.9 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.7%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.6%
8% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.8%
In line with Florida average

Florida average: 94.7%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 32.3%
23% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 26.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 14.0%
51% worse than Florida average

Florida average: 9.3%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Florida average

Florida average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 70.3%
31% better than Florida average

Florida average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 54.8%
8% better than Florida average

Florida average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $16K
78% lower than Florida average

Florida average: $72K

Number of fines 3
14% more fines than Florida average

Florida average: 2.6

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Florida average

Florida average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $16K
Florida average $72K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 12, 2023
$4K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 12, 2023
$4K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. May 12, 2023
$9K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Long-Term Care Waiver

Florida Medicaid LTC Waiver

Age 65+ or 21+ disabled, Florida resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand; waitlists common.

Community Care for the Elderly (CCE)

Florida CCE

Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,000/month (varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Limited funding; regional variation.

Home Care for the Elderly (HCE)

Florida Home Care for the Elderly

Age 60+, Florida resident, at risk of nursing home placement; caregiver must be approved.

~$2,829/month (individual, aligned with Medicaid thresholds).

~$2,000 (individual); varies by case manager discretion.

Limited funding (~3,500 served annually); prioritizes low-income frail seniors.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Florida Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Florida resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific counties (e.g., Hillsborough, Miami-Dade); ~10 sites statewide.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Florida Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Florida resident, living in approved facility, receiving SSI or low-income.

~$1,004/month (individual, including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific facility types; ~$78.40/month max supplement.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Florida SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Florida resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; ~1,000 slots/year.