Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · Fort Walton Beach, FL
Contact & location
1001 Mar-Walt DriveFort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Okaloosa County
- Phone
- (850) 863-5174
- ZIP code
- 32547 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 60
- Residents per day
- 51.1 (85% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Legal name
- Westwood Operations LLC
- Chain
- Maximus Healthcare Group (7 facilities, avg 4.1★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 16, 1981
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- —
- Registered nurses (RN)
- —
- Licensed practical nurses
- —
- Nurse aides
- —
- Weekend total
- —
- Nursing staff turnover
- —
- RN turnover
- —
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 25, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 7.1 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 3 health · 3 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-25 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-30 |
| 2022-09-21 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-10-05 |
| 2022-09-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-10-05 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Westwood Holdings LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Steinmetz, Henry (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rigdon, Karen (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in Florida.
How many beds does Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
It has 60 certified beds and cares for about 51 residents per day.
Has Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of Maximus Healthcare Group and is classified as for profit - individual. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
(850) 863-5174. The facility is located at 1001 Mar-Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.