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Arabella Health & Wellness Of Pensacola

1717 W AVERY ST, Pensacola, FL, 32501 · 8504342355

Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-05-19
4.0
★★★★☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
4.0
Staffing
3.0
Quality Measures
3.0
118
Licensed Beds
3.0
Staffing Rating
Arabella Health & Wellness of Pensacola holds an overall 4-star rating from CMS, which places it above average compared to nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite of three separate ratings, and it's worth understanding what each one tells you on its own, because they don't all point in the same direction here. The strongest piece is the Health Inspection rating, which also comes in at 4 stars. This reflects the findings from state inspectors who visit the facility and document any problems they find, ranging from minor paperwork issues to more serious care concerns. A 4 here means inspectors found fewer or less severe issues than most facilities, which is a good sign for how well the home is being run day to day. The Quality Measures rating lands at 3 stars, meaning the facility is about average on clinical outcomes like wound care, falls, and pain management across its resident population. It's not a red flag, but there's room to improve. The area families should pay closest attention to is Staffing, which rates just 2 stars, meaning below average. This reflects how many hours of nursing care residents receive relative to the number of people living there. Lower staffing levels can affect how quickly call lights get answered, how much one-on-one time residents receive, and overall quality of daily care. It's worth asking the facility directly about their current staffing levels and how they handle nights and weekends.
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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 how does that number change at night and on weekends? 2. How long have most of your direct care staff been working here, and what is your average turnover rate for CNAs and nurses over the past year? 3. If my loved one has a concern or feels unsafe, who do they talk to, and can you walk me through exactly what happens after that conversation? 4. How do you handle a resident who starts showing signs of a urinary tract infection, a fall risk, or early confusion - what does your step-by-step response look like? 5. Can I see the most recent state inspection report, and can you explain any deficiencies that were cited and what changed afterward? 6. What does a typical Tuesday look like for a resident who uses a wheelchair and does not have family visiting that day? 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.