Cross City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Cross City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 5-star rating from CMS, which reflects strong performance across three separate areas that are each scored independently. The overall rating is a composite of those three scores, and when the pieces come together this well, it's a meaningful signal that the facility is consistently delivering above-average care. The health inspection rating comes in at 4 stars, meaning state inspectors found fewer or less serious citations than most facilities, which is a good sign that the building is being managed responsibly and residents are living in a safe environment. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, meaning nurses and aides are spending more time with residents than at the average facility, which matters enormously for day-to-day quality of life and how quickly staff can respond to a resident's needs.

The quality measures rating is a perfect 5 stars, which is the most direct window into how residents are actually doing health-wise. This score is based on 15 clinical and physical outcomes, things like fall rates, pressure ulcers, pain management, and how well residents maintain their ability to move and function. A 5-star score here means residents at this facility are experiencing significantly better health outcomes than at most nursing homes across the country. For families weighing their options, that combination of solid inspection and staffing scores paired with exceptional clinical outcomes is genuinely reassuring.

Staffing at Cross City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center comes in above what you'd typically see at Florida nursing homes, which is a meaningful detail when you're trying to picture what a normal day looks like for your loved one. Residents here receive about 4.27 total nurse hours per day compared to the Florida average of 3.87, and the facility's registered nurse hours sit at 0.66 per resident per day versus the state average of 0.52. In practical terms, that gap in RN time can matter quite a bit, since registered nurses handle more complex medical decisions and assessments rather than just hands-on care tasks. More RN presence generally means someone with stronger clinical training is available to catch changes in a resident's condition a little sooner. These numbers are worth keeping in perspective, though, since staffing levels can shift day to day based on scheduling and turnover, so it's still a good idea to ask the facility directly about how they handle nights, weekends, and staff call-outs.

Cross City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a solid inspection track record. It holds a 4 out of 5 star health inspection rating from the government, which puts it above average compared to many facilities across the state. Just as importantly, it has zero penalties on record and has never been fined by regulators. For families doing their research, that combination is genuinely reassuring - it suggests the facility has consistently met care standards without the kind of serious violations that trigger government action. No history is perfect forever, so it is always worth asking the facility directly about any recent changes in staffing or ownership, but there is nothing in this record that should raise concern. You can compare this facility's record against others in Cross City on the Cross City nursing homes and assisted living page.

1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift and the night shift, and has that number changed in the past year?
2. How often do residents see the same aides and nurses from week to week, or does the facility rely heavily on agency staff to fill shifts?
3. Can you walk me through exactly what happens when a resident has a fall, including how quickly a doctor is notified and how the family gets contacted?
4. What does a typical weekday look like for a resident who needs help with meals, bathing, and getting around, from the time they wake up to the time they go to bed?
5. How many state inspection citations has this facility received in the past two years, and what specific steps were taken to fix the problems that were cited?
6. If my loved one has a complaint or feels uncomfortable about something, who do they talk to, and how do you make sure there are no consequences for speaking up?

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