River Valley Rehabilitation Center
17884 Ne Crozier St., Blountstown, FL 32424 · Calhoun County · (850) 674-5464
150 certified beds, about 112 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1984
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 105473 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 10, 2026, inspectors cited 0 health deficiencies (the Florida average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 4 health citations since December 2023 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 3.60 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Florida and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.41 of those hours.
33.6% 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 4 health citations on file.
July 10, 2026Standard inspection · 0 citations
March 27, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased upon observations, interviews, and policy review, the facility failed to meet the requirements for resident council by not providing a private space for the resident council meetings.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and review of the maintenance request logs, the facility failed to maintain a comfortable and safe home like environment for 3 of 24 rooms investigated for environment (Rooms 106, 114 & 212).
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview, the facility failed to provide or offer adequate grooming of facial hair for 1 of 3 residents sampled for activities of daily living (ADL). (Resident #75)
- D Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased upon observations and interviews, the facility failed to report nurse staffing data at the beginning of each shift.
December 20, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
3 fire safety citations on file: 1 on July 10, 2026, 2 on March 27, 2025.
Every fire safety citation3 citations
- D Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- D Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
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) | 3.60 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.41 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.24 | 3.49 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.09 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.09 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 33.6% | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 40.0% | 46.0% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.05 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 3.75 on weekdays and 3.24 on weekends, 14% 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 3.59 in April to June 2025 to 3.60 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 | 3.60 | 0.41 | 3.75 | 3.24 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 112 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.47 | 0.48 | 3.60 | 3.15 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 125 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.60 | 0.54 | 3.75 | 3.23 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 124 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.59 | 0.53 | 3.76 | 3.19 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 128 |
| 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 | 1.8 | 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 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.3 | 9.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.1 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.7 | 9.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BLOUNTSTOWN REHABILITATION CENTER, 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 | 02/01/2012 | |
| 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 | 12/31/2015 | |
| Hsp Panhandle, LLC | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 02/01/2012 | |
| Brown, Fate | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 05/01/2017 | |
| Chery, Dawn | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 06/08/2017 | |
| Kaar, Susan | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/01/2003 | |
| Southern Healthcare Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 02/12/2012 | |
| Cronquist, Royce | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2018 | |
| Faruqui, Iqbal | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/1996 | |
| Mangine, John | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/25/2012 | |
| Melton, Donald | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/01/2012 | |
| Nobles, Trenton | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/02/2024 | |
| Notermann, William | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2025 | |
| Notermann, Brenda | Individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any ADP of the SNF | Individual | 12/04/2025 | |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/01/2012 | |
| Hsp Panhandle, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/01/2012 | |
| Southern Healthcare Management LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/04/2025 | |
| Sovereign Healthcare Disbursements LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/12/2012 | |
| Brown, Fate | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 05/01/2017 | |
| Chery, Dawn | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 06/08/2017 | |
| Cronquist, Royce | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/01/2018 | |
| Faruqui, Iqbal | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/1996 | |
| 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 | 02/01/2012 | |
| Nobles, Trenton | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/02/2024 | |
| Notermann, William | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2025 |
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 residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 27, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 27, 2025: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 27, 2025: "Post nurse staffing information every day."
- 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
- Blountstown Health and Rehabilitation Center Blountstown, 1.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 7 citations
- Courtyard Rehabilitation by Harborview Marianna, 21.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 5 citations
Florida contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Florida. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- 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 River Valley Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates River Valley Rehabilitation Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did River Valley Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 0 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 10, 2026. The Florida average is 7.1.
- Has River Valley Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does River Valley Rehabilitation 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 River Valley Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 30 owners and managers, and links the home to Sovereign Healthcare Holdings. Legal business name: BLOUNTSTOWN REHABILITATION CENTER, 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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