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Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center
200 Mariner Health Way, Saint Augustine, FL 32086 · St. Johns County · (904) 797-1800
120 certified beds, about 114 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1986
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 105548 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on October 3, 2024, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 7 health citations since April 2021 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.54 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.31 of those hours.
32.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Florida average 41.4%).
CMS links it to Sovereign Healthcare Holdings, an affiliated group of 43 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 7 health citations on file.
October 3, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident record review, observations, interviews with the resident and staff, and a review of the facility's policy and procedure, the facility failed to ensure that the resident's environment remained as free of accident hazards as was possible for one (Resident #17) of two residents reviewed for accident hazards, from a total survey sample of 33 residents.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of 5% or less, based on three errors from 27 opportunities for error, resulting in an error rate of 11%, and impacting three (Residents #48, #259 and #33) of five residents observed for medication administration, from a total survey sample of 33 residents. Failure to administer medications appropriately as ordered, could result in side effects and/or potential harm to the residents.
November 17, 2022Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interviews, and a review of policies and procedures, the facility failed to serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, by failing to ensure staff served food in a sanitary manner during two of two dining observations (lunch meals on 11/14/22 and 11/16/22) affecting Residents #34 and #18.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to implement an effective infection control program, by failing to 1) Ensure staff followed infection control guidelines for hand hygiene during wound care for one (Resident #26) of two residents sampled for pressure ulcers, 2) Prevent cross contamination during catheter care for one (Resident #17) of one resident sampled for catheter care, 3) Ensure that the infection control committee was fully involved in the infection control program by offering feedback on infection control concerns during monthly meetings, and 4) Investigate an increase in urinary tract infections for one of two months available for review (October 2022).
April 1, 2021Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, the facility failed to provide treatment in accordance with professional standards of practice for one (Resident #58) of 34 sampled residents, by failing to hold a medication for five days prior to a scheduled procedure, as ordered, requiring the procedure to be rescheduled for a later date. The delay resulted in the resident being transferred to the hospital for care prior to her rescheduled surgery date.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure each resident received adequate supervision to prevent accidents for one (Resident #63) resident in a total sample of 34 residents.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews and record review, the facility failed to maintain complete, documented medical records for two (Residents #13 and #40) of 34 sampled residents , by failing to document apical pulses for Digoxin and blood pressures and heart rates for Lisinopril and Carvediolol.
Fire safety inspections
3 fire safety citations on file: 3 on October 3, 2024.
Every fire safety citation3 citations
- E Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.54 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.31 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.24 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.12 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.12 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 32.7% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50.0% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.86 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.66 on weekdays and 3.24 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.72 in April to June 2025 to 3.54 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.54 | 0.31 | 3.66 | 3.24 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 114 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.60 | 0.32 | 3.68 | 3.39 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 113 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.68 | 0.29 | 3.79 | 3.41 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 111 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.72 | 0.32 | 3.83 | 3.42 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 108 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Florida, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.76 | 0.70 | 3.90 | 3.44 | 1.1% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.9 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.2 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.0 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.4 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.4 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE OF ST AUGUSTINE LLC. CMS links this home to Sovereign Healthcare Holdings, a group of 43 nursing homes averaging 3.7 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Healthcare Holdings LLC | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 10/01/2003 | |
| Cronquist 2015 Family Tr | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 12/31/2015 | |
| John J Notermann Business Tr | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/12/2017 | |
| Mangine, John | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 06/25/2012 | |
| Berkadia Commercial Mortgage LLC | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 09/23/2014 | |
| Fl Moultrie Creek Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 05/19/2009 | |
| Health Services Properties LLC | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 05/19/2009 | |
| Chery, Dawn | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 06/08/2017 | |
| Gerrity, Henry | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/01/2014 | |
| Kaar, Susan | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/01/2003 | |
| Southern Healthcare Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/01/2003 | |
| Cronquist, Royce | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2018 | |
| Davis, Jason | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/18/2012 | |
| Mangine, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/25/2012 | |
| Melton, Donald | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/15/2009 | |
| Notermann, William | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Patel, Jignesh | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2009 | |
| Notermann, Brenda | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 10/29/2025 | |
| Fl Moultrie Creek Holdings, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/19/2009 | |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/01/2025 | |
| Health Services Properties LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/19/2009 | |
| Southern Healthcare Management LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/29/2025 | |
| Sovereign Healthcare Disbursements LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/19/2009 | |
| Chery, Dawn | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/08/2017 | |
| Cronquist, Royce | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/01/2018 | |
| Davis, Jason | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/18/2012 | |
| Gerrity, Henry | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/01/2014 | |
| Kaar, Susan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2003 | |
| Kelly, Michelle | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/01/2018 | |
| Mangine, John | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/25/2012 | |
| Melton, Donald | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/15/2009 | |
| Notermann, William | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Patel, Jignesh | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2009 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on October 3, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 3, 2024: "Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on November 17, 2022: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on November 17, 2022: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.24 hours per resident per day, below the Florida average of 3.49.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Ponce Therapy Care Center and Rehab, the Saint Augustine, 3.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- St. Augustine Health and Rehabilitation Center Saint Augustine, 4.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Lilac at Bayview, the Saint Augustine, 5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Clyde E Lassen State Veterans Nursing Home Saint Augustine, 13.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Westminster St. Augustine Saint Augustine, 15.3 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Aviata at Grand Oaks Palm Coast, 19.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Radiant Nursing and Rehab at Palatka Palatka, 23.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Flagler Health and Rehabilitation Center Bunnell, 24.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 15 citations
Florida contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration, Long Term Care Services Unit, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 1-888-831-0404. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: FloridaHealthFinder, where Florida publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on October 3, 2024. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Moultrie Creek Nursing and Rehab Center?
- CMS lists 33 owners and managers, and links the home to Sovereign Healthcare Holdings. Legal business name: SOVEREIGN HEALTHCARE OF ST AUGUSTINE LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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