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Arabella Health & Wellness of Pensacola

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

1717 W Avery St, South Pensacola · Pensacola, FL 32501118 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.2/5

based on 17 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

While some families report positive experiences with the new management and physical therapy team, the recurring reports of neglect and slow response times are significant red flags. If you consider this facility, we strongly recommend conducting unannounced visits during evening or weekend hours to observe the quality of care firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

17 reviews on Google
Arabella Health & Wellness of Pensacola presents a stark divide in experiences, with recent reviews praising new management and specific staff members, while others report severe neglect and unprofessional behavior. Families frequently cite concerns regarding slow response times to call lights and a lack of basic hygiene care for residents. While some visitors highlight a compassionate team, others describe a facility environment that feels dismissive and poorly managed.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff4.0Clean3.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Dedicated and compassionate nursing staff
  • Effective physical therapy team
  • Positive impact of new management leadership

Concerns

  • Neglect regarding hygiene and call light response times (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional and dismissive staff attitude (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Poor quality of care during night shifts (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2343.32025(16)2.02026(1)

Distribution · 17 analyzed

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4
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3
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2
1
1
7

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With the recent changes in management, what specific steps are being taken to improve communication between the nursing staff and families?
  • 2How does the team ensure that call lights are answered promptly and that residents' personal hygiene needs are met throughout the entire day and night?
  • 3We've heard great things about your physical therapy team; how do you integrate therapy into a resident's regular daily routine?
  • 4What is the protocol for handling medical emergencies during the night shift to ensure the same level of care as the daytime staff?
  • 5Could you tell us more about the daily activities and social engagement opportunities available to help residents stay active and connected?
  • 6How do you support your nursing staff to ensure they have the time and resources needed to provide the compassionate care your facility is known for?

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Key Review Excerpts

The Entire Staff (Doctor, Nurse Practitioner (Manny), Nurses (especially Ms.Yolanda , Celeste) and Physical Therapy Team we’re All Outstanding… They truly took the time and genuinely cared for my family member.

Family member of resident · 2025★★★★★

I asked the aid on 4/25/25 to help me clean up HER pt, the pt's brief was full...call light on for 25 minutes at the least.

Visitor/Family friend · 2025☆☆☆☆

Day shift, during the week, seems to be alright. Don't expect anything from the night shift but lack of caring at all.

Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 17 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.46hrs
61%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.56hrs
87%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
57%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
75%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.9%
Better than Avg
Here
10.9%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
Escambia
14.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.8%
Better than Avg
Here
3.8%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%
Escambia
5.8%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.4%
Better than Avg
Here
6.4%
US
14.4%
FL
9.1%
Escambia
9.0%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.7%
Better than Avg
Here
99.7%
US
93.4%
FL
98.1%
Escambia
98.1%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
14.2%
US
19.5%
FL
15.0%
Escambia
11.3%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
10.7%
US
15.3%
FL
10.6%
Escambia
10.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.0%
Better than Avg
Here
97.0%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
Escambia
94.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
85.7%
US
79.8%
FL
94.7%
Escambia
95.6%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
4.4%
US
1.6%
FL
1.5%
Escambia
1.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

8deficiencies
Above state avg (7.3)
1 complaint-triggered

This facility has 12 deficiencies across 3 surveys with no complaint-triggered violations, indicating issues were found during routine inspections rather than family reports. The most recurring problems involve infection control (cited twice), along with issues in medication management, resident rights, and building safety systems. All deficiencies have correction dates from the facility, though infection control problems persisted across multiple surveys, suggesting ongoing challenges in this critical area.

May 4, 2026Routine
11
0689Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0835Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

0867Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0677Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0585Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Feb 26, 2026Complaint
1
0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Feb 20, 2025Routine
4
0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0371Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

0914Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Nov 30, 2023Routine
3
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Arabella Health & Wellness of Pensacola

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Arabella Healthcare Management

Chain Size

13 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 2 of 12

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

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