Santa Rosa Health & Rehabilitation Center in Milton, FL

Santa Rosa Health & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Milton, FL.

Information last verified: June 13, 2026

5386 Broad Street, Milton, FL 32570

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 88 reviews

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Overall Review of Santa Rosa Health & Rehabilitation Center

common 42 reviews mention this

Staff care and responsiveness

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as caring, attentive, and quick to help.

Many reviews praise the day-to-day presence of staff, describing friendly, helpful interactions and bedside manners that feel respectful. Several families also mention staff taking action or addressing questions, with confidence that the team is working together. A few reviewers highlight particular roles like nursing, therapy, the front desk, and social work as key points of support.

common 6 reviews mention this

Food and dining experience

Dining quality comes up often, with many reviews saying the food is good.

Multiple residents and families describe the food positively, including comments that meals are delicious, satisfying, or even homemade. The community also offers restaurant-style dining, which aligns with how some reviewers talk about the dining experience. A smaller number of reviews express the opposite—saying food can be cold or not appealing.

common 8 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Reviews frequently mention activities that keep residents busy.

A recurring theme is that residents have daily things to do, with families describing an active activities department and organized events. Reviews mention group engagement, arts and crafts, cooking lessons, gardening, and special outings. Some reviewers also note staff helping residents participate even when the resident may not seek out activities on their own.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and room condition concerns

Room size and cleanliness are recurring complaints in the reviews.

Some reviewers say the facility is very clean and spotless, including praise tied to housekeeping and maintenance. At the same time, several negative reviews describe dirty or poorly maintained rooms, including unpleasant odors and unsanitary conditions. A smaller set of comments focuses on rooms feeling small or outdated, even when other aspects are viewed positively.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Medical follow-through and communication

Some reviews describe missed checks, slow response, or weak communication with families.

While many reviews are upbeat about care, multiple negative reviews describe serious gaps—such as staff not checking key symptoms, delayed attention after requests, or family members feeling left out of care decisions. Other comments mention problems getting assistance with routine needs, including delays when residents ask to get up or when help is requested. Several of these reviews connect the concerns to outcomes seen by hospitals or emergency responders after a change in condition.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

110 resident community capacity

Types of Care

Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

Pensacola Regional (14 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

Whataburger (0.3 miles)
Blackwater Bistro (0.6 miles)
Tastee Freez (1.2 miles)
El Paso Mexican Grill (1.3 miles)
Davids Catfish House (1.3 miles)
McDonald's (1.3 miles)
Taco Bell (2.2 miles)

Pharmacies

Medicine Shoppe (0.4 miles)
Winn-Dixie (1 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
Walgreens (1.2 miles)
Rx Express of Milton (1.9 miles)
Winn-Dixie (6.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (7.7 miles)

Hospitals

West Florida Community Care Center (0.5 miles)
Florida Department of Children & Families (0.5 miles)
Santa Rosa Medical Center - Emergency Room (1.8 miles)
Sacred Heart Hospital (7 miles)
Baptist Health Care (7.8 miles)
Sacred Heart (11.9 miles)
Baptist Medical Group (12.7 miles)

Physicians

Watson Alternative Health & Weight Loss Center (0.5 miles)
Berryhill Orthopaedics (1.9 miles)
Baptist Medical Group - Gastroenterology (1.9 miles)
Center For Total Women's Health (1.9 miles)
Dr's Office (2.1 miles)
Santa Rosa Orthopaedics (2.5 miles)
Anju Garg (3.8 miles)

Places of Worship

First Assembly of God (2.3 miles)
Pensacola Mosque (12.2 miles)
Olive Baptist Church (13.7 miles)

Cafes

Panera Bread (5.5 miles)
Starbucks (11.4 miles)
Panera Bread (13 miles)

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