Arabella Health & Wellness Of Carrabelle
239 CROOKED RIVER ROAD, Carrabelle, FL, 32322 · 8506972020
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-20
5.0
★★★★★
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
4.0
Staffing
4.0
Quality Measures
5.0
74
Licensed Beds
4.0
Staffing Rating
Arabella Health & Wellness of Carrabelle earns an overall 5-star rating from CMS, which puts it in the top tier of nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite that weighs three separate ratings together, with health inspections carrying the most influence. Here, the health inspection rating comes in at 4 stars, meaning state inspectors found fewer and less serious problems than most facilities. The staffing rating is also 4 stars, which tells you nurses are spending more time with residents than average - a practical sign that call lights get answered and care needs don't fall through the cracks. The quality measures rating hits the top mark at 5 stars, reflecting strong performance across 15 clinical indicators like fall rates, pressure wounds, and how well residents maintain their physical abilities. When a facility scores this well on the clinical side, it suggests the day-to-day care is genuinely translating into better health outcomes for the people living there.
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Questions to ask when visiting
1. How many residents does each certified nursing assistant care for during the day shift, and does that number change at night or on weekends?
2. How long have your nursing staff been working here, and what is your turnover rate over the past year?
3. If my loved one falls or has a medical emergency overnight, who responds and how quickly, and can you walk me through exactly what happens?
4. How do you handle a resident who refuses a meal, misses activities, or seems withdrawn, and who is the specific person responsible for following up?
5. Can I see the most recent state inspection report, and can you explain any deficiencies that were cited and what you did to correct them?
6. If I want to visit at 7 in the morning or 8 at night, is that allowed, and are there any times when family members are asked not to come?
For more guidance on evaluating facilities, see our guide to [questions to ask when choosing a Florida nursing home](/blog/questions-to-ask-before-choosing-a-nursing-home-in-florida).
About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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Data sourced from CMS Care Compare. Last updated via nightly pipeline.