Specialty Health And Rehabilitation Center in Pensacola, FL

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Specialty Health And Rehabilitation Center in Pensacola, FL

Specialty Health And Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Pensacola, FL.

Information last verified: April 16, 2026

6984 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola, FL 32526

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

2.9 from 80 reviews

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Overall Review of Specialty Health And Rehabilitation Center

common 28 reviews mention this

Staff compassion varies by experience

Residents frequently describe staff who are caring and responsive, though experiences are not uniform.

A large share of reviewers highlight nurses, aides, therapists, and front-desk staff as kind, attentive, and encouraging during rehab and recovery. Several describe specific team members checking in regularly, answering questions, and providing support with day-to-day needs. Other reviews are sharply critical, describing staff as unprofessional, slow to respond, or not attentive to basic care needs. Taken together, reviews suggest the facility’s day-to-day experience depends heavily on which staff member is on shift and how involved families are.

caveat 16 reviews mention this

Care quality and response can slip

Several reviewers report gaps in basic care, follow-through, or timely attention.

Some reviews describe delayed or incomplete assistance with toileting, bathing, or addressing reported issues, including reports of residents left in wet briefs or not changed as expected. Others mention medication and monitoring concerns, such as pain meds not given on time or staff not acting after observing problems. There are also accounts of situations that reviewers describe as unsafe, including falls, missed escalation, or inadequate attention during hospitalization transitions. While many families praise overall care, these accounts are recurring enough that you may want to be more hands-on and ask detailed questions during a stay.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Meals are uneven and sometimes disappointing

Meal quality comes up often, with reviews split between enjoyable and disappointing food.

Several reviewers say meals are enjoyable or that cooks do the best they can, and a few note variety and that their loved one liked the food. At the same time, multiple reviews complain about food being cold, bland, or inconsistent, including mentions of canned or basic items and days where options didn’t match expectations. A few reviews also mention dietary needs not being handled as expected, including concerns about specialized food for conditions like diabetes. Overall, dining appears to be a mixed experience rather than a consistently standout part of daily life.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness is debated

Cleanliness is a recurring point, with some families praising it and others describing serious cleanliness problems.

Some reviewers praise the building as clean and comfortable, describing it as well kept and noting better cleanliness than prior hospitals or facilities. Others report strong negative cleanliness observations, including odors, dirty bathrooms, roaches or mold, and trash left near rooms. There are also reviews that connect these concerns to care issues, like messes in hallways or unaddressed soiling after family reports a problem. Because the accounts range from “spotless” to “disgusting,” it’s worth paying close attention on tours and during early days of a stay.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

120 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 (7 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

Pharmacies

Walmart Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
Walgreens (2 miles)
Walgreens (3.1 miles)
Rx Advantage (3.2 miles)
Ensley Pharmacy (3.2 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (3.3 miles)

Physicians

West Florida Primary Care, Pine Forest Medical Center, Family Practice (1 miles)
Boyd Douglas K OD (2.4 miles)
West Florida Medical Group - W Street (2.9 miles)
Florida Pediatric Clinic (2.9 miles)
Sacred Heart Medical Group (3.4 miles)
Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Disorders & Medicine, PA (4.8 miles)
Dr virtusio (4.8 miles)

Restaurants

Culver's (1.9 miles)
McDonald's (2 miles)
Burger King (2 miles)
Cracker Barrel (2.3 miles)
McDonald's (2.6 miles)
Waffle House (3.5 miles)
McDonald's (3.7 miles)

Hospitals

Sacred Heart Diagnostics (4.5 miles)
Davita Kidney Care (5 miles)
Baptist Health Care Lab (5.1 miles)
Fairvue Family Wellness (5.4 miles)
West Florida Regional Medical Center (5.4 miles)
Pet/Ct Imaging Center of Northwest Florida (5.5 miles)
Sacred Heart Adult Intensive Care (5.5 miles)

Cafes

Maynard's Donut Co. (4.5 miles)
Coffee Guy Cafe (4.9 miles)
Starbucks (5.4 miles)

Places of Worship

Gulf Coast Christian Church (4.5 miles)
Gateway Church of Christ (4.6 miles)
Olive Baptist Church (5.1 miles)

Theaters

4180 Amc Bayou 15 (5.4 miles)

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