nursing home in Blountstown, FL
River Valley Rehabilitation Center
17884 NE Crozier St, Blountstown, FL 32424 · (850) 674-5464
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
River Valley Rehabilitation Center at a glance
River Valley Rehabilitation Center is a 150-bed for-profit nursing home in Blountstown, Florida (Calhoun County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Florida average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 10, 2026) found 0 health citations. The Florida average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 33.6% per year (state average 41.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 150
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Sovereign Healthcare Holdings
- Medicare-certified since
- November 1, 1984
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Calhoun County
- CMS Certification Number
- 105473
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.60 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.41 hrs | 0.73 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.09 hrs | 2.31 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.24 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.6% | 41.4% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40% | 46% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 0 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 4 | 63 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $24,361 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 150 | 122 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 112 | 109 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 74.9% | 88.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.1% | 2.5% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2% | 4.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 8.4% | 8.6% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 0.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.3% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 1.8% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 4.3% | 9.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 10.2% | 4.6% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 8.6% | 14.4% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 2.1% | 10.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 99.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 98.2% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Florida avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.7% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 95.2% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 4 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 19, 2026 |
| March 27, 2025 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 15, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 15, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2025 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSP PANHANDLE, LLC Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2012 |
| BROWN, FATE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2017 |
| CHERY, DAWN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| CRONQUIST, ROYCE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| FARUQUI, IQBAL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1996 |
| FORVIS MAZARS LLP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2012 |
| HSP PANHANDLE, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2012 |
| KAAR, SUSAN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2003 |
| KELLY, MICHELLE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| MANGINE, JOHN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2012 |
| MELTON, DONALD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2012 |
| NOBLES, TRENTON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2024 |
| NOTERMANN, WILLIAM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/04/2025 |
| SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE DISBURSEMENTS LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2012 |
| SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2012 |
| CRONQUIST 2015 FAMILY TR Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2015 |
| JOHN J NOTERMANN BUSINESS TR Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/12/2017 |
| MANGINE, JOHN Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2015 |
| NOTERMANN, BRENDA Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/04/2025 |
| BROWN, FATE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2017 |
| CHERY, DAWN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/08/2017 |
| KAAR, SUSAN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2003 |
| CRONQUIST, ROYCE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2018 |
| FARUQUI, IQBAL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1996 |
| MANGINE, JOHN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/25/2012 |
| MELTON, DONALD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2012 |
| NOBLES, TRENTON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/02/2024 |
| NOTERMANN, WILLIAM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| SOUTHERN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2012 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is River Valley Rehabilitation Center's rating?
River Valley Rehabilitation Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Florida nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did River Valley Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 0 citations, compared with a Florida average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does River Valley Rehabilitation Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns River Valley Rehabilitation Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Sovereign Healthcare Holdings. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is River Valley Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
River Valley Rehabilitation Center is at 17884 NE Crozier St, Blountstown, FL 32424. Phone: (850) 674-5464.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.