Skilled Nursing
Pensacola, FL · 24 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Pensacola's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,280–$12,010/mo
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Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center
6984 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola, FL 32526 · Escambia County
Caring for the caregivers so they may care for our residents.
67
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 94% full (113 of 120 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Pensacola
Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Pensacola, FL, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 113 residents per day. It operates as part of the Benjamin Landa network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.87 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.38 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.87 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Pensacola for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 113
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Benjamin Landa
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 105751
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,280–$12,010/mo (median $10,350) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Pensacola prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.87
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.38
- National avg ≈ 0.75
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 3
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-10-02
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (4 citations on record — showing the latest 4). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-10-02Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-10-02Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
2025-10-02Severity D — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
2024-07-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Wellness programs
Location
6984 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola, FL
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center
How much does Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center cost?
Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Pensacola, FL area typically runs $9,280–$12,010 per month (median $10,350, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.87 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center?
Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center has 4 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-10-02). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 94% full (113 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center offer?
Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pensacola, FL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Pensacola.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
- 1Confirm the fitCheck the inspection record and staffing data on this page against your loved one's needs.
- 2Get exact pricing & availabilityRequest current rates for Specialty Health and Rehabilitation Center — takes one minute, answered same day.
- 3Tour 2–3 communitiesCompare this community against two alternatives. Ask about staff turnover, all-in monthly cost, and care-plan changes.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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