Westwood Health and Rehabilitation

Assisted Living Home
Overview of Westwood Health and Rehabilitation
Westwood Health and Rehabilitation is a facility located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. It offers a range of services including skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and respite care. The facility is committed to providing individualized care and a family-like atmosphere for its residents.
(731) 852-3591

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 18m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 90

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the state average
Occupancy rate 50.9%
Residents per day (avg) 50
Occupancy rate
50.9%
Residents per day (avg)
50

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

64% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$8.3M
Profit
$486.4K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$8,303,376.00
Profit
$486,412.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.4M
28.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$5.5M
Total costs $7.8M
Bed community size
90-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
33 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

About this community

License Status
Licensed
Facility Type
Nursing Home
License Date
July 1, 1992

Additional licensing details

License number: 00000070
CMS Certification Number: 445449

Ownership & operating entity

Westwood Health and Rehabilitation is administrated by Melinda M. Wade.

Owner name: Black Wolf Healthcare, LLC

Care Services

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

All Levels of Care

Long-Term Care
Rehabilitation

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private Rooms
Spacious Semi-Private Rooms
Climate Controlled Heating and Air Conditioning
Barber and Beauty Services On-Site

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
24 Hour Skilled Nursing Care, Long-Term Care, Respiratory Care, Therapy Services, Wound Care Program, Hospice/Palliative Care, Respite Care, Registered Dietician Services, Psychological Services

Inspection History

In Tennessee, the Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities performs unannounced inspections and investigations to ensure facilities provide high-quality resident care.

Latest inspection

Date:January 23, 2020

1 enforcement action

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

2

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The information below is reported by the Tennessee Department of Health, Division of Health Care Facilities.
Westwood Health and Rehabilitation
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

TN 38329
90
No
-
WADE, MELINDA
50.9%
$7,262,200.00
$2,366,605.00
32.6%
50.00
2/5
3.3048
2/5
3/5
2/5
1
6
2
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-9%
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-
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Hospice Care

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6.3081
5/5
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4
-
-21%
+63%
-41%
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Address 0.0 miles from city center

Address Decaturville, TN 38329

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

64
Total Staff
64
Employees
0
Contractors
19,832
Total Hours (Quarter)
26
Avg Staff/Day
8.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse59.8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse109.3 No
Certified Nursing Assistant278.9 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
43 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services
10 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
7hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
3.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant270279,19591100%8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse100103,81591100%9.3
Registered Nurse5051,5848998%9.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,1766875%8.6
Dental Services Staff2021,0546875%8
Physical Therapy Aide2025746673%7.6
Nurse Practitioner1015246673%7.9
Administrator1015206571%8
Physical Therapy Assistant3034916673%6.7
Speech Language Pathologist4044596571%6.9
Qualified Social Worker2021926268%3.1
RN Director of Nursing101981618%6.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician101802932%2.8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist101701011%7

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations 6
Citations per inspection
2

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

3 of 6 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 6 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious Health citations More info 1
In line with State average

State average: N/A

1 critical citation More info State average: N/A

1 serious citation More info State average: N/A

4 moderate citations More info State average: N/A

0 minor citations More info State average: N/A
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect serious citation Jun 18, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jun 18, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation May 14, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 14, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
52 Total Residents
Medicare 8 (15.4%)
Medicaid 33 (63.5%)
Private Pay/Other 11 (21.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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. 16.1
54% worse than State average

State average: 10.5

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 29.3
50% worse than State average

State average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 32.1%
100% worse than State average

State average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 32.7%
51% worse than State average

State average: 21.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 23.2%
12% worse than State average

State average: 20.7%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.8%
In line with State average

State average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.2%
42% better than State average

State average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.1%
52% worse than State average

State average: 2.1%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.0%
43% worse than State average

State average: 6.3%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 7.2%
34% better than State average

State average: 11.0%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 32.5%
97% worse than State average

State average: 16.5%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
11% better than State average

State average: 89.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.6%
In line with State average

State average: 94.5%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.8%
16% better than State average

State average: 79.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.3%
35% worse than State average

State average: 1.7%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.8%
17% better than State average

State average: 79.8%

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 $15K
83% lower than State average

State average: $86K

Number of fines 1
43% fewer fines than State average

State average: 1.7

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 State average

State average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $15K
State average $86K
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. Jun 18, 2025
$15K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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