Admissions

Preparing for Admission

  • Be prepared to sign admission forms. These include a financial screening performed with our financial counselor. If you need help, have your representative, power of attorney, or family member available to work with us prior to your admission. If you have special directive documents, bring them with you so we may make copies for our records.
  • Bring all Medical Insurance cards so we may verify your insurance and make sure you have coverage. Please include any commercial and long term care insurance cards/plans you have such as: Medicare Part D, Medicare A & B, Medicaid, Blue Cross, AARP, HMO, PPO’s, etc.
  • Bring clothing: sneakers or rubber-soled tie shoes, socks, undergarments, comfortable slacks or other clothing with a stretch waist. Tops can be long or short sleeved but also bring sweaters or jackets for changes in temperature. You may also want your own personal care items.
  • Laundry may be done here or you may wish to make private arrangements. Please note that we use institutional type washers and dryers, therefore, delicate fabrics should not be washed. Please label all clothing.
  • A barber and hairdresser are available on-site, by appointment for your convenience.
  • You may participate in the many recreational activities which are posted and announced each day.
  • Meals are served in the dining room. Guest meals are available with advance notice. Please register guests at the receptionist desk.

What to Bring

Comfortable Clothing:

  • Shirts/blouses
  • Sweater/jacket
  • Bras
  • Pants/shorts   (elastic waists and easy closure) 
  • Underwear   (1 week supply)
  • Socks (1 week supply)
  • Jogging/sweat suits
  • Pajamas/night gown
  • Robe

Personal Items:

  • Shampoo
  • Deodorant
  • Toothbrush
  • Comb/hair brush 
  • Razor (non-electric)
Although we provide these items, you may wish to bring your own personal brands.

Shoes:

  • Flat with non skid soles

Reminder of Home:

  • Pictures
  • Bedside clock
  • Hobby items
  • Postcards/stationery/address book/stamps

Other Items:

  • Eyeglasses
  • Hearing aid(s) and batteries
  • Makeup
  • Dentures & denture supplies (if needed)
  • Cane/walker
  • Wheelchair


What not to Bring

  • Medicine
  • Valuables (jewelry)  
  • Credit cards
  • More than $10

We invite you to visit our facility for a personal tour and to meet our professional healthcare team.

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REVIEWS

My mother celebrated her 95th birthday on Sunday. I want to recognize the amazing work of the entire staff at Fort Walton Beach Rehabilitation Center. My mother has been in and out of the rehab center since 2019 and I can say, without hesitation, she would not be alive today without the care she has continuously received. It is not only the care, but the compassion within every department evidenced in so many interactive situations. With our history of stays, it is always comforting to see familiar faces, smiles and welcoming comments from both the staff and people that stay in the facility long term. They are happy. I understand, of course, the situations might not be ideal for any patient, but life continues and how wonderful to be well taken care of in the most difficult of times. Bravo for jobs well done! Thank you for taking care of my mom and so many others.
Laurie Bartlett
I am in absolute awe of the care team here. We were in a pretty dire situation with my mother. We had minimal time to figure out a health plan and NO help from her previous rehab facility. In our moment of need, FWB rehab was there. We could not have managed alone. I am so thankful to Jayme and Shatilla in Admissions. They are absolute rockstars. Not only did they step in and take over, but they eased our minds and made my mother feel valued, respected, and heard from the moment she arrived. We are just a few days in and her progress has surpassed what she had achieved in 2 months at Pruitt Health in Panama City. What started out as a nightmare has become an absolute dream. We hate how it happened, but are so thankful it did. All love for this facility. Thank you for your commitment to the people you serve.
Lisa Rouleau

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