Nursing home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Emerald Coast Center
Medicare and Medicaid
114 THIRD STREET SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-6134
CMS star ratings
CMS gives this nursing home an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. Each rating is compared with the mean of rated nursing homes in Florida (691 for the overall rating) and in the U.S. (14,565). How to read an inspection report.
Overall rating
- This nursing home4
- Florida average3.3 (691 rated)
- U.S. average3.0 (14,565 rated)
Health inspections
- This nursing home4
- Florida average2.9 (691 rated)
- U.S. average2.8 (14,565 rated)
Staffing
- This nursing home3
- Florida average3.3 (686 rated)
- U.S. average2.9 (14,494 rated)
Quality measures
- This nursing home4
- Florida average4.2 (686 rated)
- U.S. average3.6 (14,495 rated)
Health inspections
Most recent standard health inspection (rating cycle 1): Sep 25, 2025. CMS counts 3 health deficiencies in rating cycle 1.
- This nursing home3
- Florida average7.1 (694 with data)
- U.S. average9.2 (14,652 with data)
Rating cycle 1 health deficiencies. Averages include every nursing home with a count in the CMS file; fewer is better.
Deficiencies since Sep 30, 2023
Inspectors cited 11 health deficiencies on 3 inspection dates since Sep 30, 2023. By level of harm: 2 actual harm, 9 potential for harm.
- 0 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
- 2 Actual harm
- 9 No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
- 0 No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 3, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 3, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Oct 3, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 18, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident Rights Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 18, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 18, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 18, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 18, 2024 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.Administration Deficiencies | D Potential for harm, isolated | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Aug 18, 2024 |
| Apr 26, 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Resident Rights Deficiencies | G Actual harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 21, 2024 |
Show the other 1 deficiencies
| Date | Tag | Deficiency | Scope and severity | Inspection type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident Rights Deficiencies | G Actual harm, isolated | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction May 21, 2024 |
Staffing
Total nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home3.23 hours
- Florida average3.82 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average3.86 hours (14,351 with data)
Registered nurse staffing
Reported hours per resident per day.
- This nursing home0.58 hours
- Florida average0.73 hours (680 with data)
- U.S. average0.69 hours (14,351 with data)
Nursing staff turnover
Share of nursing staff who left during the year, as reported to CMS.
- This nursing home42.2%
- Florida average41.4% (646 with data)
- U.S. average45.8% (13,538 with data)
Penalties
CMS lists 2 penalties for this nursing home: 2 fines totaling $17,114, and 0 payment denials. CMS counts penalties from the last 3 years.
Facility details
| Certified beds | 120 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 102.2 |
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
| Resident and family council | Both |
| Automatic sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Chain | Hearthstone Senior Communities (8 facilities) |
| Legal business name | EMERALD COAST REHABILITATION CENTER LLC |
| First approved for Medicare and Medicaid | Aug 7, 1973 |
| County | Okaloosa |
| CMS certification number | 105265 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC | 120 | For profit - Limited Liability company | ||
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|---|---|---|---|
| HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital | Acute Care Hospitals | Yes |