ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF CARRABELLE
239 CROOKED RIVER ROAD, Carrabelle, FL 32322
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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How ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF CARRABELLE Compares
ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF CARRABELLE is a 74-bed for-profit nursing facility in Carrabelle, Florida. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (2.3%) is below the Florida average of 8.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 74 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 107% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Florida average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 2.3% — better than the Florida average of 8.6% (74% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.1% — better than the Florida average of 2.5%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.6% — better than the Florida average of 4.5% (41% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.7% — better than the Florida average of 26.2% (28% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Florida averages across 694 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF CARRABELLE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF CARRABELLE with other nursing homes in Carrabelle.
What keeps ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF CARRABELLE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF CARRABELLE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 2.3% here versus 8.6% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF CARRABELLE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.6% here versus 4.5% across Florida. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF CARRABELLE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 107% occupancy across 74 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF CARRABELLE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at ARABELLA HEALTH & WELLNESS OF CARRABELLE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Carrabelle
Carrabelle sits in Franklin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 23.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Florida as a whole (20.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 2,753 (23.1%)
- Median age
- 47.3 years
- Median household income
- $48,814
- Median home value
- $193,800
Demographics for Franklin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Carrabelle.
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