Washington Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Washington Rehabilitation And Nursing Center earned an overall 5-star rating from CMS, which is the highest possible score. That overall rating is a composite that pulls together three separate scores: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Each piece tells a different part of the story, so it helps to look at them individually.

On health inspections, the facility also earned 5 stars, meaning state inspectors found very few or very minor issues compared to other nursing homes. That's a strong sign that the facility is being run safely and that problems get caught and corrected. The quality measures rating came in at 4 stars, which is above average. This score is based on 15 clinical indicators like whether residents are developing pressure sores, experiencing falls, or losing physical function, so a 4 here suggests residents are generally getting good hands-on care. Staffing landed at 3 stars, which is average. This reflects the number of nursing hours residents receive each day relative to how many residents live there. Average staffing isn't a red flag, but it's worth asking the facility how they handle coverage on nights and weekends, since staffing levels can vary. Overall, the combination of near-perfect inspection and quality scores is what pushed the composite rating to 5 stars, making this a facility worth serious consideration for your family.

Staffing at Washington Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a bit below what you'd typically see at Florida nursing homes. Residents here receive about 3.74 total nurse hours per day, compared to the Florida average of 3.87, which is a relatively small gap in overall nursing time. The bigger difference shows up in registered nurse coverage, where residents get around 0.40 RN hours per day versus the state average of 0.52. In practical terms, that means slightly less time each day with a higher-credentialed nurse who can assess changing conditions, manage medications, and make clinical decisions. The day-to-day impact depends a lot on how the facility schedules its staff and how complex the needs are of the residents it serves, so it's worth asking the facility directly how RN coverage is handled across shifts, especially overnight and on weekends.

Washington Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a strong inspection record. The facility holds a 5-out-of-5-star health inspection rating from the government, and there are zero penalties on record, meaning no fines have ever been issued. For families doing their research, this is genuinely good news. It suggests the facility has consistently met care standards during inspections, with no red flags from regulators to be concerned about. You can compare this facility's record against others in Chipley on the Chipley nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during a typical day shift and a typical night shift?
2. When my loved one has a concern or feels unwell, who specifically will they talk to, and how quickly does that person usually respond?
3. Can you show me the most recent state inspection report, and walk me through any deficiencies that were cited and what you did to fix them?
4. How do you handle it when a resident does not want to get up, eat, or participate in activities - what does your staff actually do in that moment?
5. How long have most of your nursing assistants worked here, and what does your turnover look like compared to a year ago?
6. If my family member falls or has a medical emergency overnight, what is the exact process from the moment it happens to the moment someone reaches me by phone?

For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home.