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Emerald Coast Center
114 Third Street Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Emerald Coast Center is a For-profit, individual nursing home in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, certified for 120 beds and caring for about 102 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 6, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 12.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $17K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 42.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Okaloosa Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 15 | 5 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.5 | 5.0 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.2% | 50.5% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $17,114 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (8 in the county, 694 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 25 Sep 2025, 18 Jul 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×11 F ×1 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 25 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 3 Oct 2025 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 18 Aug 2024 |
| 26 Apr 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. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 May 2024 |
| 26 Apr 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 May 2024 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 May 2023 |
| 13 Apr 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | B | Standard survey | 13 May 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Apr 2024 | Fine | $8,557 | |
| 26 Apr 2024 | Fine | $8,557 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.2%, RNs 52.4%; 3 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.5% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 9.4% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.9% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.7% | 7.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, individual. Chain: Hearthstone Senior Communities (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearthstone Senior Communities, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 04/01/2009 |
| Consulting Support Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/28/2011 |
| Facility Support Company, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2010 |
| Kane Financial Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2012 |
| Themis Health Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2009 |
| Consulting Support Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
| Facility Support Company, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/19/2025 |
| Hearthstone Senior Communities, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
| Kane Financial Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/19/2025 |
| Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2003 |
| Select Rehabilitation, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/19/2016 |
| Themis Health Management, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Okaloosa County
| 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 |
| Westwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Fort Walton Beach | 60 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 5.0 | — | 25 Apr 2025 |
All 8 facilities in Okaloosa County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Emerald Coast Center been cited for?
15 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Emerald Coast Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Emerald Coast Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Emerald Coast Center?
It is part of the Hearthstone Senior Communities chain. Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Hearthstone Senior Communities, Inc., Consulting Support Services, LLC and Facility Support Company, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Emerald Coast Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 25 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.