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HomeFloridaChautauqua Springs Health Center

Chautauqua Springs Health Center

785 S 2nd Street, Defuniak Springs, FL 324358508922176
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
180
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 180 certified beds with an average of 129.4 residents per day (72% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Mar 13, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.90 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 55.0% (high)

• Part of the Benjamin Landa chain (55 facilities)

Chautauqua Springs Health Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Defuniak Springs, Florida with 180 certified beds. It has been operating since 1988. The facility scored above average compared to Florida facilities.

Beds
180
Avg Residents/Day
129.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 3, 1988
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Walton
Last Inspection
Mar 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
13.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (7)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Jun 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Jun 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.34 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.97 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.59 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.90 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.49 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
55.0%
RN Turnover
41.7%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CHAUTAUQUA SPRINGS HEALTH MEMBER LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Oct 7, 2022
FLNHO CAPITAL GROUP LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 8, 2022
PREMIER 4 OPCO PARTNERS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 8, 2022
ZBL-18 LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 8, 2022
FISCHL, MAYER5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AOct 8, 2022
LANDA, BENJAMIN5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AOct 8, 2022
VARGHESE, MATHEW5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AOct 8, 2022
LANDA, BENJAMINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 8, 2022
HITTINGER, EMILYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AOct 8, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Chautauqua Springs Health Center?▾
Chautauqua Springs Health Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Chautauqua Springs Health Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Chautauqua Springs Health Center had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 13, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Chautauqua Springs Health Center?▾
Chautauqua Springs Health Center provides 3.90 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, 0.97 LPN hours, and 2.34 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 55.0%.
How many beds does Chautauqua Springs Health Center have?▾
Chautauqua Springs Health Center has 180 certified beds with an average of 129.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 72% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Benjamin Landa chain.

Part of Benjamin Landa

This chain operates 55 facilities. View all →