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Nursing homes in Okaloosa County, Florida
There are 8 certified nursing homes in Okaloosa County, Florida, with 899 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (34%). Inspectors recorded 49 health deficiencies over three cycles, 5.5 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $17K across 2 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Okaloosa County | Florida | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 8 | 694 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 34% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 5.5 | 16.1 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $17K | $17M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crestview Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Crestview | 180 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2.2 | — | 21 Aug 2025 |
| Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center | Destin | 119 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
| Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC | Fort Walton Beach | 120 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4.2 | — | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Manor At Blue Water Bay, The | Niceville | 120 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0.8 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Silvercrest Health and Rehabilitation Center | Crestview | 60 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 11.7 | — | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Aviata At Shoal Creek | Crestview | 120 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 11.7 | — | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Emerald Coast Center | Fort Walton Beach | 120 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 12.5 | $17K | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Fort Walton Beach | 60 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5.0 | — | 25 Apr 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 4 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 3 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 3 |
| F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | 3 |
| F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 8 |
Chains present: Sovereign Healthcare Holdings (2), Aviata Health Group (1), Hearthstone Senior Communities (1), Maximus Healthcare Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Okaloosa County, Florida?
8 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 899 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Okaloosa County have the highest CMS ratings?
Crestview Rehabilitation Center, LLC (5 stars), Destination Health and Rehabilitation Center (5 stars), Fort Walton Rehabilitation Center, LLC (5 stars)
How do Okaloosa County nursing homes compare with Florida?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 34% statewide; citations run at 5.5 per 100 beds against 16.1 statewide.