Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation Center
16690 Sw Chipola Rd, Blountstown, FL 32424
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Follow this homeBlountstown Health and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Blountstown, Florida. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionDecember 18, 2025 (10 months ago)
- Health citations since May 17, 20237 (Florida average 20)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.3 to 3.8 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on December 18, 2025
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.
Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.
Citation F0638. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.
Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on December 18, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Fire safety inspection on August 15, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0015. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2024.
Citation K0371. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on May 17, 2023
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2023.
Citation F0914. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on May 17, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 11, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (850) 674-4311
- Last standard health inspection
- December 18, 2025 (10 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 96
- Residents per day, on average
- 91.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Blountstown Fl Operator LLC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Florida average (7 vs 20).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- VARGHESE, MATHEW5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 09/10/2021
- FAROOQI, MISBAHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/15/2022
- WILLIAMS, GRANTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/15/2022
Questions
When was Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists December 18, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 7 health citations since May 17, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.