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St Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center
51 Sunrise Blvd, Saint Augustine, FL 32084
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
St Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center, in Saint Augustine, Florida, is certified for 120 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Nhs Management chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 7, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 13.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $27K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 32.4%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | St. Johns Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 16 | 7 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.3 | 7.5 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 32.4% | 43.8% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $26,685 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (8 in the county, 694 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 May 2026, 12 Sep 2024.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×9 E ×3 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 13 Oct 2022 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 13 Oct 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 13 Oct 2022 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
| 13 Oct 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 13 Nov 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 2026 | Fine | $26,685 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 32.4%, RNs 14.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.9% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.5% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.5% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 4.8% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Northport Health Services Of Florida, Llc. Chain: Nhs Management (43 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Lee Estes Tr 031093 | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 6% | 06/30/2013 |
| Regions Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/27/2013 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in St. Johns County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center | Saint Augustine | 120 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 5.8 | — | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Ponce Therapy Care Center and Rehab, The | Saint Augustine | 120 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 7.5 | — | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Vicar'S Landing Nursing Home | Ponte Vedra Beach | 30 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 6.7 | — | 30 Jul 2025 |
| Westminster St Augustine | Saint Augustine | 30 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 10.0 | — | 6 Aug 2025 |
| Westminster Woods On Julington Creek | Jacksonville | 60 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home | Saint Augustine | 120 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4.2 | — | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Lilac At Bayview, The | Saint Augustine | 120 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22 | 18.3 | $125K | 10 Apr 2025 |
All 8 facilities in St. Johns County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has St Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
16 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has St Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $27K in the period covered.
How does staffing at St Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates St Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Nhs Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Jennifer Lee Estes Tr 031093. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was St Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.