Fernandina Beach Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Fernandina Beach Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1625 Lime Street in Fernandina Beach, Florida (Nassau County, ZIP 32034). The facility operates with 120 certified beds and is owned by a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents and is currently active. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Fernandina Beach Rehabilitation And Nursing Center holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The health inspection domain received a rating of 1 out of 5 stars, the staffing domain received 2 out of 5 stars, and the quality measure domain received 5 out of 5 stars. These ratings reflect data collected through the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, which is updated periodically based on state inspection surveys and facility-reported information. The facility maintains an active license with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), and prospective residents or family members may consult the AHCA website for the most recent inspection survey date and detailed findings. Fernandina Beach Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it may accept residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Individuals with Medicare Part A may be eligible for short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation coverage under qualifying conditions. Medicaid may be available for long-term care depending on financial eligibility. Private pay and certain private insurance plans may also be accepted. Families are advised to contact the facility directly at (904) 261-0771 to confirm current availability and payment options. When compared to Florida state averages, this facility presents a mixed profile. The overall 2-star rating falls below the Florida statewide average, and the 1-star health inspection rating indicates a notably lower performance in that domain relative to most facilities in the state. The staffing rating of 2 stars is also below the typical statewide benchmark. However, the quality measure rating of 5 stars stands out as significantly above the Florida state average, reflecting strong performance in resident outcome metrics such as functional status, medication management, and other clinical quality indicators. Families and referring providers may wish to weigh these individual domain ratings alongside the overall rating when evaluating this facility as part of a broader care planning process.